Sepia Officinalis ('Sepiidae’): Courtship, Mating and Oviposition

Synopsis

Common sepia. In answer to the courtship of a male with its courtship colouration a female, which is ready for mating, answers with consenting gesture: the male responds with a similar gesture. During copulation the animals position themselves head to head. The eggs are laid individually and attached to solid objects.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. st. col. 9 min.

Year of production

1973

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £20.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

cuttlefish

Credits

Writer

M Zahn

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

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Phone

020 3743 2345

Address

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Notes

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