Sepia lycidas

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Sepia lycidas
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Sepiida
Family: Sepiidae
Genus: Sepia
Species:
S. lycidas
Binomial name
Sepia lycidas
Gray, 1849

Sepia lycidas, commonly known as the kisslip cuttlefish , is a species of cuttlefish within the genus Sepia. [2] They are also classified under the family Sepiidae, which encompasses some of the most commonly known and recognized cuttlefish. Phylogenetically, this species of cuttlefish is most closely related to Sepia aculeata, Sepia esculenta, and Sepia pharaonis . [3] This species is typically reddish brown to purple in color, with patches and stripes present on their dorsal mantle. [4] On average, they grow to be about 38 cm in length and weigh 5 kg at maximum. [4] The kisslip cuttlefish can be found mainly within the Indo-West Pacific, at depths ranging from 15–100 meters. [5] [6] Additionally, this species exhibits many diverse, complex reproductive behaviors; for example, courting, mating displays, and mate competition. [7] Other interesting behaviors includes their feeding and hunting methods, which entails turning towards a preferred direction to "jump on" and engulf their prey of small fish and crustaceans. [8] Sepia lycidas has many human uses and is important in the economy of many Southeast Asian countries, especially since they are often eaten for their high nutritional value. [2] [6] They are also currently being studied as an alternative source of collagen for human use, since their thick outer skin contain high levels of collagen that goes to waste when they are eaten or caught as bycatch. [9]

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Description

Ventral view of Sepia lycidas cuttlebone Cuttlefish-Cuttlebone1.jpg
Ventral view of Sepia lycidas cuttlebone

The cuttlebone, which is usually ellipsoid in shape, is located within the dorsal mantle of the cuttlefish to provide individuals with many benefits like protection, support, and buoyancy. [10] Sepia lycidas is a common species of large cuttlefish, and will grow to have an average mantle size of 38 cm and a maximum weight of 5 kg. [4] In general, cuttlefish have binocular vision and are able to assess the exact distance to a target with accuracy. [8] Their coloring ranges from reddish brown to purple, and individuals have scattered ocellate patches and lightened stripes along their dorsal mantles. [4] Additionally, this species has small suckers, all similar in size to one another, and has a hectocotylus present on their left ventral arm. [4]

Cuttlebone curvature

Dorsal surface of Sepia lycidas cuttlebone Cuttlefish-Cuttlebone2.jpg
Dorsal surface of Sepia lycidas cuttlebone

Studies have shown a morphological asymmetry present in the cuttlebone curvature within the kisslip cuttlefish. [8] The cuttlebone may be more convex, or more developed, on one side than it is the other, which causes the cuttlefish to exhibit preferences towards its right or left side when hunting prey. [8] For example, the cuttlefish will typically turn towards its right side when hunting, if the cuttlebone is more convex on the right side than the left. [8]

Specimen of Sepia lycidas in the National Museum of Natural Science in Taiwan Specimen of Sepia lycidas in National Museum of Natural Science in Taiwan.JPG
Specimen of Sepia lycidas in the National Museum of Natural Science in Taiwan

Distribution and habitat

Kisslip cuttlefish are native to the Indo-West Pacific (Indian Ocean/Western Pacific), specifically from Japan to Myanmar, Philippines, and Indonesia. [5] They are also known to prefer tropical to temperate environments and temperatures. [5] This species is benthic and only found within marine ecosystems. Sepia lycidas can typically be found at depths ranging from 15–100 meters; however, they do migrate to shallow coastal areas from April to July for both the mating and breeding season. [6] [11] Specifically within the South China Sea, the kisslip cuttlefish resides in habitats that are covered with shells, gravel, sand, and seaweed, which is similar to both Sepia pharaonis and Sepia latimanus . [12]

Behavior

Reproduction

Cephalopods in general are usually gonochoristic, meaning that an individual organism has only one of at least two distinct sexes. [11] This species in particular has been used in many studies on various aspects of reproductive behaviors in cephalopods because they are easily bred and cultivated in captivity. [11] When mating, males will perform displays to attract females to mate with. [5] Then, during copulation, males will grasp the female and insert the hectocotylus into the female's mantle cavity. Within the mantle cavity is where fertilization typically occurs. [5] Sepia lycidas lay amber colored eggs shortly after fertilization takes place, that are similar in shape to hen eggs. [4] Finally, this cuttlefish species has been observed displaying many complex reproductive behaviors, such as courtship, mating, males competing for mates, spawning during the breeding period, and male escorts. [7]

Life cycle

Sepia lycidas has a life cycle that is similar to other cuttlefish species, beginning with embryos hatching into a planktonic stage after about 25 days of incubation. [6] Hatching times are vulnerable to changes in environmental conditions and can vary depending on light, temperature, and salinity. [2] They continue to grow and develop through this planktonic stage until they are fully grown, benthic adults; however, juveniles will still show similar behaviors to benthic adults like burying themselves in the sand soon after hatching. [4] [5] Males reach sexual maturity at approximately 150 days after hatching, while females take longer to fully mature. [11] Both males and females will usually die shortly after their spawning and brooding behaviors have ceased. [5]

Gonadal sex differentiation

Gonadal sex differentiation is when an undifferentiated gonad transforms into either an ovary or a testes, typically occurring during embryonic development. This process was studied on a histological level within Sepia lycidas and the results are applicable to similar cephalopod species, as well. [11] The observations showing an undifferentiated gonad forming within cuttlefish embryos anywhere from 14–21 days after fertilization. [11] A few days later, around 28 days into embryonic development (before hatching), is when sexual dimorphism begins and ovarian differentiation occurs. It isn't until about 20 days after hatching that organisms will experience testicular differentiation. [11] In another study, the Gonadotropin-releasing hormone-like peptide (GnRH-like) levels of kisslip cuttlefish were observed, since this peptide has been proven to play a significant role in some cephalopod reproductive behaviors. [13] The results of this study showed that GnRH-like was present within the organism's brains even in an undifferentiated state, and that the levels did increase significantly once gonadal sex differentiation began to take place. [13]

Diet and feeding

The kisslip cuttlefish feeds primarily on fish and crustaceans, especially shrimp, which they engulf by "jumping" on their selected prey. [8] Additionally, studies have found that they exhibit a turning behavior when hunting, and will turn their bodies either clockwise or counterclockwise before engulfing their prey, which is an example of behavioral dimorphism within the species. [8] The direction that the cuttlefish shows preference towards when turning and hunting is dependent on which side of their cuttlebone is further developed - a more developed right side leads to a clockwise preference and vice versa. [8]

Human uses

Sepia lycidas have become very economically important in Southeast Asia, especially in Japan and Hong Kong since they are commonly eaten due to their high nutritional value. [2] [6] The way that cuttlefish are caught is dependent on the season, but they can be caught by hook, by using live cuttlefish lures, or through bycatch. [4] Additionally, they have the opportunity to become an important species for commercial aquaculture because of their high food conversion, rapid population growth rates, and increasing growth in market value. [6] Outside of aquaculture, this species is often used as a model organism and has been studied extensively as a potential alternative source of collagen, which humans use in cosmetics, biomedical materials, and foods. [9] Large amounts of collagen can be obtained from the cuttlefish's thick outer skin, so if the thermal stability can be improved then this species will be a good source of collagen and will help to minimize the pollution and odor impacts caused by treating the cuttlefish skins as waste. [9]

Unfortunately, due to overexploitation and insufficient recruitment, kisslip cuttlefish populations have declined dramatically in more recent years. This has been caused more specifically by fishing gear, bycatch, and overwintering of both adults and juveniles. [12] The species is currently listed on the IUCN Red List as "Data Deficient" because more information is needed on the species to determine an accurate conservation status. [1]

Phylogeny

In recent years, the kisslip cuttlefish has been studied to expand knowledge of Sepiidae species' phylogenetic relationships and species geography. [3] It was found that Sepia lycidas have a genomic composition and order that's very similar to most other invertebrates, and, when compared 37 other cuttlefish species, they are most closely related to Sepia aculeata, Sepia esculenta, and Sepia pharaonis. [3] Overall, the kisslip cuttlefish's currently determined phylogeny is similar to its traditional taxonomy. [3]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cephalopod</span> Class of mollusks

A cephalopod is any member of the molluscan class Cephalopoda such as a squid, octopus, cuttlefish, or nautilus. These exclusively marine animals are characterized by bilateral body symmetry, a prominent head, and a set of arms or tentacles modified from the primitive molluscan foot. Fishers sometimes call cephalopods "inkfish", referring to their common ability to squirt ink. The study of cephalopods is a branch of malacology known as teuthology.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sepiidae</span> Family of cuttlefishes

Sepiidae is a family of cephalopods in the order Sepiida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuttlebone</span> Hard, brittle internal structure found in all members of the family Sepiidae

Cuttlebone, also known as cuttlefish bone, is a hard, brittle internal structure found in all members of the family Sepiidae, commonly known as cuttlefish, within the cephalopods. In other cephalopod families it is called a gladius.

<i>Sepia latimanus</i> Species of cephalopods known as the broadclub cuttlefish

Sepia latimanus, also known as the broadclub cuttlefish, is widely distributed from the Andaman Sea, east to Fiji, and south to northern Australia. It is the most common cuttlefish species on coral reefs, living at a depth of up to 30 m.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Common cuttlefish</span> Species of cephalopod

The common cuttlefish or European common cuttlefish is one of the largest and best-known cuttlefish species. They are a migratory species that spend the summer and spring inshore for spawning and then move to depths of 100 to 200m during autumn and winter. They grow to 49 cm in mantle length (ML) and 4 kg in weight. Animals from subtropical seas are smaller and rarely exceed 30 cm in ML.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pharaoh cuttlefish</span> Species of cephalopods

The pharaoh cuttlefish is a large cuttlefish species, growing to 42 cm in mantle length and 5 kg in weight.

<i>Sepia mestus</i> Species of cuttlefish

Sepia mestus, also known as the reaper cuttlefish or red cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically Escape Reef off Queensland to Murrays Beach off Jervis Bay. Reports of this species from China and Vietnam are now known to be misidentifications. S. mestus lives at a depth of between 0 and 22 m.

<i>Sepia novaehollandiae</i> Species of cuttlefish

Sepia novaehollandiae is a species of cuttlefish native to the southern Indo-Pacific. Its natural range stretches from Shellharbour, New South Wales to North West Shelf in Western Australia. It lives at depths of between 15 and 348 m.

Sepia australis, the southern cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish which is found in the eastern South Atlantic Ocean and the western Indian Ocean off the coasts of Southern Africa, possibly extending into the waters off East Africa.

Sepia hedleyi, or Hedley's cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish in the family Sepiidae, endemic to subtropical and temperate waters off Australia.

<i>Sepia</i> (cephalopod) Genus of cephalopods

Sepia is a genus of cuttlefish in the family Sepiidae encompassing some of the best known and most common species. The cuttlebone is ellipsoid in shape. The name of the genus is the Latinised form of the Ancient Greek σηπία (sēpía) "cuttlefish".

<i>Sepia tuberculata</i> Species of mollusc

Sepia tuberculata is a species of cuttlefish native to South African waters from Melkbosstrand to Knysna. It belongs to the genus Sepia. It lives in very shallow water to a depth of 3 m. It is endemic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuttlefish</span> Order of molluscs

Cuttlefish or cuttles are marine molluscs of the order Sepiida. They belong to the class Cephalopoda which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. Cuttlefish have a unique internal shell, the cuttlebone, which is used for control of buoyancy.

<i>Sepiella inermis</i> Species of cuttlefish

Sepiella inermis is a species of cuttlefish in the family Sepiidae. S. inermis is indigenous to the Indo-Pacific region. In this region, Sepiella inermis is an economically important species, and is sold and eaten.

<i>Sepia prashadi</i> Species of cuttlefish

Sepia prashadi, common name hooded cuttlefish, is a widely distributed species of cuttlefish. It has a thin, oval body and grows from 5 to 11 cm. The tips of the tentacles have a distinct club shape. S. prashadi is a migratory, demersal cuttlefish living in shallow waters at depths of approximately 40 to 50 metres. It is found in many locations including the east coast of Africa, around India, in the Red Sea, and Persian Gulf.

Sepia braggi, the slender cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean. It has been found in coastal waters of southern Australia. This species was first collected in South Australia by its namesake, William Lawrence Bragg. Sepia braggi was then described by Sir Joseph Cooke Verco in 1907.Sepia braggi is part of the subgenus Doratosepion which contains to 41 species of cuttlefish in total.

<i>Sepia elegans</i> Species of cuttlefish

Sepia elegans, the elegant cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish in the family Sepiidae from the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is an important species for fisheries in some parts of the Mediterranean where its population may have suffered from overfishing.

Sepia bertheloti, the African cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish from the family Sepiidae which is found in the warmer waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean off Africa.

<i>Sepia orbignyana</i> Species of cuttlefish

Sepia orbignyana, the pink cuttlefish, is a species of small cuttlefish from the family Sepiidae. It is occurs in the temperate and tropical waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

Sepia hierredda, the giant African cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish from the family Sepiidae, which was previously considered conspecific with the common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis. It is found along the western coast of Africa and is an important species to fisheries.

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