Giant eggs in a deep‐sea squid.

This document provides information on the discovery of a female squid in the deep sea carrying large eggs. The squid was found in the Gulf of California at a depth of 2566m and is believed to be from the Gonatidae family. The size of the eggs is larger than what is typically found in other squid species. The document also discusses the reproductive strategies of squids and the potential advantages of producing large eggs. Overall, this research offers valuable insights into the reproductive biology of deep-sea cephalopods. Additionally, the document explores the development and characteristics of deep-sea cephalopod eggs, with a focus on giant gonatid squid eggs. The stable and predictable environmental conditions in the deep water column allow for fewer, larger eggs and advanced hatchlings. However, the cold waters of the deep sea result in long development times for these eggs. The document also highlights the limited knowledge about the development of large cephalopod eggs at low temperatures and the possibility of extensive multiyear brooding of giant eggs when predation pressure is low. The authors suggest that further exploration of the deep water column is necessary to gain a better understanding of the biology of these mysterious oceanic creatures. [Extracted from the article]