More on Squid Sex
Just following on from the previous post (below):
The Tentacle Sex entry from pharyngula.org mentions two papers which are described as a Kama Sutra of squid intercourse:
Jantzen TM and Havenhand JN (2003a) “Reproductive behavior in the squid Septoteuthis australis from South Australia: Ethogram of reproductive body patterns.” Biol. Bull 204:290-304.
Jantzen TM and Havenhand JN (2003b) “Reproductive behavior in the squid Septoteuthis australis from South Australia: Interaction in the spawning grounds.” Biol. Bull 204:305-317.
Apparently squids have incredibly intricate courting activities, like a lot of variety in their sexual positions, and are not afraid of “sloppy sex”. Sounds moist and slimy!