Biology of the Cuttlefish

Synopsis

Shows the life cycle of ‘Sepia officinalis’ in aquarium conditions. Shows: close-up of egg clusters, movement and development of the embryo, hatching, colour changes and feeding of the young. Shows capture of larger prey and ingestion as the cuttlefish grows. In adult stages, mating behaviour and reproductive organs are shown, followed by copulation processes and consequent egg laying: adults may now die after completion of the life cycle.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 26 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1966

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

aquatic animals; cuttlefish

Credits

Director

A Richard

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library