Grimalditeuthis bonplandi: A deep-sea squid with tentacle tips that “swim“ on their own

Many deep-sea animals such as anglerfish use parts of their body as lures to attract prey. Some deep-sea squids may use this strategy as well. This video from MBARI’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) shows a type of deep-sea squid that appears to use a different method to lure prey—its tentacle tips flap and flutter as if swimming on their own. Researchers hypothesize that the motion of these tentacle tips may induce small shrimp and other animals to approach within reach of the squid’s arms. For more inf