From Wikipedia: "...Eye morphology varies widely, ranging from large and circular to telescopic and stalked. A large fluid-filled chamber containing
ammonia solution is used to aid
buoyancy. Often the only
organ that is visible through the transparent tissues is a cigar-shaped
digestive gland, which is the
cephalopod equivalent of a
mammalian liver. This is usually held in a vertical position to reduce its silhouette and a light organ is sometimes present on the lower tip to further minimise its appearance in the water.
Like most squid, the juveniles of cranchiid squid live in surface waters, descending to deeper waters as they mature. Some species live over two kilometres below sea level. The body shape of many species changes drastically between growth stages and many young examples could be confused for different species altogether.
Cranchiid squid represent no interest to commercial fisheries. ..."
I wouldn't eat one!!!
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