Sepia officinalis - Der Tintenfisch

The first part of the film shows the locomotion and resting behavior, phenomena of color change, burrowing into the sand and the ejection of ink clouds. The second part shows the behavior of cuttlefish during prey acquisition. Two techniques can be distinguished here: Advancing and retracting the tentacles for fast-moving and small prey; grasping with the eight short arms for defensive and larger prey. The third part of the film shows mating and reproductive behavior. The triggering signals for intercourse with conspecifics are predominantly visual.

Release Date

January 1, 1976

Status

Released

Original Title

Sepia officinalis - Der Tintenfisch

Runtime

11min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German