Aspects of feeding, growth and survival of the European squid, Loligo vulgaris Lamarck, 1799, reared through the early growth stages

Abstract

Loligo vulgaris was reared to a maximal size of 75 mm dorsal mantle length and 28.2 g wet weight. Experiments lasting up to 140 days permitted obser vations on feeding densities, feeding preferences and grovvth rate. Hatchling mortality was very high; between 50 and 100 percent of the dead squids were missing statoliths which are needed for swimming and orientation. The growth results are compatible with the concept of a one-year life cycle for this species.