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In a dramatic reproductive spectacle, large numbers of opalescent squids swarm the shallows off California to spawn. During this ritual, females lay capsules filled with up to 300 eggs before dying—alongside the males—leaving their offspring unprotected on the seafloor. Enter the Capitella ovincola. These marine worm "midwives" burrow into the capsules—not to harm, but to help. Find out how at the link in bio. Photographs by @julesjacobs_photo

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Gooart Studall
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"I have something important to tell you. You're squidopted."

Walter Lee
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Look at all those squidwards

Rachel Gainer
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I love how the description is a total cliff hanger lol

Jordan Nicole
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It really does take a village.

Josh Green
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Capitella worms clean and maintain squid eggs through several key actions. They consume detritus, decaying organic matter, and harmful microorganisms that might otherwise accumulate on the egg casings. By removing this debris, they prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria, which can infect and kill the developing squid embryos. Additionally, their movement around the eggs helps to aerate them, ensuring that each egg receives enough oxygen, which is crucial for their development.

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Thought the unexpected ally might be the squid’s father. How naive

Pinksloth28
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39th worm here, you’re welcome bro ✌️

Fuentes Carmen /C-chan
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Oh boy!!! I had no business getting this emotional over worms 😭😭😭😭

Benjamin Fallow 💚
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Amazing! Congratulations Sruthi! @sruthi.gdv 💙

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nature is so fascinating ✨

Tone Defy
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Do the worms play Red Light/Green Light with them? 🤭🤭🤭

Samira Nezami
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😍😍

y-muncher
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💥💥💥

Alexandra Guevara
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😍

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Mini Oscar statues

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