| Dosidicus gigas recently caught in the Sea of Cortez near Loreto. Note the ink released in defense. When this ink is released into the water, it gels in an elliptical shape and may likely distract of confuse a predator giving chase. This species supports an enormous fishery in Mexico. Most of the squid caught are packaged on ice and sent to Japan. |
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