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Squidlike Creatures Turn Left to Avoid Predators
By Stephanie Pappas published
It's left turns only for these cuttlefish.
Gallery: Vampire squid from hell
By Stephanie Pappas published
Vampire squid aren't bloodsuckers, but garbage-eaters, new research finds.
Scientists Reveal Vampire Squid's Strange Eating Habits
By Charles Q. Choi published
Animal employs unusual strategy to survive harsh conditions.
Vampire Squid Are Sea's Garbage Disposals
By Stephanie Pappas published
What do vampire squid eat? Not blood.
Video - Squid Skin Stimulated With an iPod
By Live Science Staff published
A dead squid hooked up to an iPod shows how these cephalopods change color.
Secret to Squid's Iridescent Rainbow Skin Discovered
By Stephanie Pappas published
Specialized skin structures cycle through rainbow of colors.
Deep-Sea Squid Ditches Wriggling Arms to Escape Predators
By Megan Gannon published
Some deep-sea squid can sacrifice their glowing arms to distract enemies and swim to safety.
3-Hour Sex Sessions Exhaust Squid
By Stephanie Pappas published
Long sex sessions leave dumpling squid vulnerable to predators.
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