description Gonatus onyx Overview
Gonatus onyx is a squid species inhabiting the North Pacific Ocean, commonly referred to as the black-eyed squid. The species is notable among cephalopods for a brooding behavior in which females carry clusters of eggs in their arms for months, protecting them at depth until they hatch. This extended parental care is relatively uncommon among squid. Gonatus onyx belongs to the family Gonatidae, a group of squid species significant in North Pacific marine ecosystems.
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What is Gonatus onyx called?
Gonatus onyx is commonly referred to as the black-eyed squid. It is a squid species from the North Pacific Ocean.
What makes Gonatus onyx unusual among squids?
Females brood clusters of eggs by carrying them in their arms for months. They protect the eggs at depth until they hatch or develop.
Where does Gonatus onyx live?
Gonatus onyx inhabits the North Pacific Ocean. Its brooding behavior takes place in deep water rather than in a shallow coastal nest.
How does the female Gonatus onyx protect its eggs?
The female carries the egg cluster in her arms and guards it for months. This long brooding period is unusual among cephalopods because it limits the female's normal feeding and movement.
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