Sentences with phrase «female cuttlefish»
An unsuccessful male (top right) watches from the sidelines as the successful male (lower right) mates with the female cuttlefish (lower left).
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When a male cuttlefish (right) is courting a female (left), he displays two different sides: a male pattern facing the female, and a female pattern facing away, to trick other males.
Male cuttlefish adopt female coloring, patterns, and shape — to mate surreptitiously with females guarded by larger rivals.
Male giant cuttlefish pretend to be female to sneak into other males» harems.
Male mourning cuttlefish (Sepia plangon) normally display pulsating stripes, whereas females are mottled.
Cuttlefish can dupe rival males into thinking they're girls, even while actively courting a female.
Male Giant Australian cuttlefish also undergo intense competition for females, but besides physically grabbing and biting each other, they also showcase a brilliant pattern on their skin.