The Long-finned Squid (Loligo pealei)
It has been suggested that this mollusk be nominated for a Nobel prize for all the contributions it has made to our understanding of biology. For the past one hundred years researchers have been flocking to the MBL to study this remarkable creature.
Use the index at left to learn more about this animal, how it has adapted to survive in the oceans, and how these adaptations have helped scientists learn more about human biology and disease.
Video sequence copyright © by Nick Caloyianis and Clarita Berger.