Giant Australian Cuttlefish; Ascarosepion apama

Giant Australian Cuttlefish; Ascarosepion apama

This massive mollusk is a cephalopod, like its brethren, octopuses, squid, and nautili.
Like the brainy octopus, these giants are no dummies.
Their mantle length alone is up to 50cm/20” and they weigh up to 10.5kg/23lbs.

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