Is the swirly pupil just an artistic embellishment, or does Architeuthis actually have such a peculiar aperture? I had thought they had round pupils...
I'm not sure if it is the 'exact same' process, and I cannot comment on the appearance of two specimens that I've donated (that wouldn't be nice) .... but all I will say is that I love the specimen that I have and it is VERY realistic, whereas ....
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