Stigmatoteuthis hoylei explained

Stigmatoteuthis hoylei, commonly called the flowervase jewel squid, is a species of cock-eyed squid. It is native to tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.[1] It grows to 20cm (10inches) in mantle length. The eyes of this species are highly dimorphic.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Norman, M.D. 2000. Cephalopods: A World Guide. ConchBooks, Hackenheim.
  2. Young . Richard Edward . 1975 . Function of the dimorphic eyes in the midwater squid Histioteuthis dofleini . Pacific Science . 29 . 2 . 211–8 . 10125/953 .

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