Key Identification Features
- The genetically distinct population in Upper Spencer Gulf is the most heavily studied, and has become a popular tourist attraction.
- Sepia grahami has pinkish-brown coloration and has prominent dorsal 'eyespots' on its mantle, which is a key feature that helps identify this species.
- They can also produce a mottled pattern of white and brown that features a central brown circle.
- Sepia officinalis is a popular food across its native range, and Mediterranean languages have many distinct common names for the species.
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