Exponential Growth in the Indian Squid Population Contrasts with Asymptotic Growth Pattern

Growth research on the Indian squid, Uroteuthis duvaucelii, from Central Philippines, revealed that the population exhibits an exponential growth pattern compared to a widely-known asymptotic one. This was observed by looking at the squid's size and correlating it alongside its statolith growth increments - a series of ring patterns formed daily in a calcareous crystal structure found deeply embedded in pairs inside the squid's head, primarily functioning for equilibrium and movement. This development pattern reflected a rapid growth yet short lifespan for the population - common to a lot of neritic squids. This discommends the sole reliance and use of body length-based data in studying population growth patterns as it displayed contrasting results.

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