Cephalopods are known for their large nervous systems, complex behaviors and
morphological innovations. To investigate the genomic underpinnings of these features, we …

In many animal phyla, females have a unique sperm storage organ (SSO). Post-copulatory
sexual selection is a powerful driving force of SSO evolution. SSOs are generally considered …

Squid are characterized by flexible life-history traits (LHTs) that change in response to
changing oceanic parameters. Male alternative reproductive tactics (ARTs), characterized by …

Cephalopods are characterized by a substantial behavioral flexibility during reproductive
interactions; however, for octopods rather few studies have provided empirical information …

In some squids, such as those in the family Loliginidae, upon copulation, females receive
and store male-delivered sperm capsules, spermatangia, at two different body locations: the …

Communication in cuttlefish includes rapid changes in skin coloration and texture, body
posture and movements, and potentially polarized signals. The dynamic displays are …

In cephalopods, all species are considered to be polyandrous because of their common life
history and reproductive traits reflecting a polyandrous mating system. Contrary to this belief …

The flamboyant cuttlefish Metasepia pfefferi is renowned for its bold and colorful body
patterns, yet the functions of these displays and other behaviors remain largely unknown …

One of the most important books that I read as a graduate student was Kuhn's (1960)
Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Of course we as scientists are seeking truth, but he …

Deep-ocean biology has been the least explored—although rapidly growing—area of
research. In particular, behavior, reproduction and ecology of deeper-living squids remain …