Well not really that sexy. But you know what is!? New discoveries!
The deep sea squid (Onykia ingens) caught by researchers in the Falkland Islands caught them off guard as told by the BBC in the July 7th article:
See long white tentacle like structure lacking suckers. That's it!
“When the mantle of the squid was opened for maturity assessment, we witnessed an unusual event.
The penis of the squid, which had extended only slightly over the mantle margin, suddenly started to erect, and elongated quickly to 67cm total length, almost the same length as the whole animal.”
Full Article @ BBC
On another fitting note, check out this amazing sculpture from Glover’s Harbour, Newfoundland:
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MAIN PHOTO SOURCE @ TOLWEB.ORG
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