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Visit the shallow spawning grounds of the colour-changing reef squid.Key facts
- The southern reef squid is one of around 800 species of cephalopod.
- Cephalopods are the most intelligent of all invertebrates.
- Squid can change colour using specialised cells called chromatophores.
- Female southern reef squid place their eggs inside protective casings and hide them on the ocean floor.
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Tasmania
In the shallow coastal waters of Tasmania, southern reef squid gather to spawn.
Southern Reef Squid
Squid are a type of cephalopod – a group of marine animals that also includes octopuses and cuttlefish.
Cephalopods:
Approximately 800 species
The cephalopods are the most intelligent of all invertebrates, with large brains and an advanced …
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