I'm assuming this is excrement but I need to know for sure. Others who I have talked to said it could be spermatophore. Thanks in advance for any help.
https://dl.dropbox.c...155705/Octo.mp4
What is this coming out of the Octos Gill?
Started by wraptor, Dec 21 2012 07:15 PM
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Posted 21 December 2012 - 07:15 PM
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Posted 23 December 2012 - 04:55 PM
Excrement. Sperm is transferred directly to the female by the male. Nice capture though!
