Cuttlefish Mating

Cuttlefish mating is a bit strange if you have never seen it before. It usually consists of a combination of peaceful encounters, intense staring contests, quick physical confrontations, and tricking each other into wasting their time. Peaceful encounters rarely happen due to the fact that there are usually 5-10 males to every female. Intense staring contests are the most common and is really more of a battle of wills than anything. One will eventually admit defeat and go on looking for a mate. Physical confrontations are not very common, but it does happen. It usually consists of one blow to the opponent and then the confrontation will be over. If a male is defeated (and is small enough) he can disguise himself as a female and hopefully find a mate later.