Solveig Karina NordwallAFC Graphite and Colour Pencils
Cockatoo Squid
(2012)
Subject: Galiteuthis phyllura Dimensions (centimeters): 19 x 15 Medium: Colour Pencil Description: These deep-sea squid live between 330 m and 1000 m deep. Only its eyes are not translucent. It retains ammonia solutions inside its body which gives it a balloon shape. Bioluminescent photopores pivot, camouflaging its silhouette from predators. It can grow to 3 m.
Original Available For Sale:
Yes
Price: $200.00 US
Limited Edition Available:
Yes
Details: Image is unframed. Shipping and handling estimate may be revised.
Conservation Committment: 10% (Artist commits to donating the indicated portion of proceeds to conservation)