Mating is the endgame of cephalopod existence, and male kisslip cuttlefish gear up for a dazzling finale. Hulking out in iridescent greens and snappy purples, male kisslips throw down a gauntlet of fancy moves to shield their mates from challengers, balancing might and mind to ensure that theirs is the next generation of kisslip protagonists in this marvelous sea-nematic universe. | Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Mating is the endgame of cephalopod existence, and male kisslip cuttlefish gear up for a dazzling finale. Hulking out in iridescent greens and snappy purples, male kisslips throw down a gauntlet of fancy moves to shield their mates from challengers, balancing might and mind to ensure that theirs is the next generation of kisslip protagonists in this marvelous sea-nematic universe. | Monterey Bay Aquarium
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