Abstract

THE COMPHREHENSIVE REVIEW OF OCTOPUS VULGARIS INK

Kavitha R.*, Gokul S., Kalaiyarasi S. J., Manibharathi G. and Monisha G.

Abstract

The inking behavior of Octopus vulgaris, oleoid cephalopods—squid and cuttlefish is the most distinctive and defining features of them. The planktonic period at the para-larval stage accounts for about 10–15% of O. vulgaris (9–15 month) life cycle and their sexual maturity occur in a few months later. Unused marine food items, such the ink from cephalopods, may contain bioactive substances that have positive health effects. The present review stated its possible anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant properties, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, gastric acid inhibitor activity, anti-Schistosomal activity of the chemical ink made from Octopus vulgaris by in-vitro and in-vivo studies. It was also found that, ink obtained from O. vulgaris may be used in the development of formulations to treat various diseased conditions.

Keywords: Octopus Vulgaris, Life Cycle, Ink Production, Biological Properties.