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The glacial squid

A glacial squid, Galiteuthis glacialis, specimen

The glacial squid, Galiteuthis glacialis, an abundant mid-water Antarctic species, and an important prey item for larger predators.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
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