July 24, 2009: Piglet Squid

xoxoxoBruce · 07-23-2009, 11:24 PM

Piglet Squid is just so cute I want to eat him all up...

... but I hate calamari.

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The small squid, which is the size of a large orange, is normally found more than 320ft (100m) below the ocean surface, meaning little is known of its behaviour. Measuring just 4in in length the species has unusual pigmentation and acquired its name from its tuft of arms and tentacles, and rotund shape. Because of its deep water habit, little is known of the behaviour of the squid, although not surprisingly, judging by its body shape, it is known to be a sluggish swimmer. Properly called Helicocranchia pfefferi, the animals are also noted for the light producing organs known as photophores located beneath each of their large eyes.
This specimen was collected by the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro, California, where director Mike Schaat managed to capture it on film.

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wolf · 07-23-2009, 11:33 PM

It looks like the money you could save by switching to GEICO. Around the eyes, at least.

I don't understand how people figured out that squid=food. eeeauw.

One of my vegetarian friends actually goes out of her way to eat that shit. If you're going to cheat with meat, at least have a burger or some veal or something.

I'm pretty iffy on eating invertebrates, generally. Unless they have a good exoskeleton. And taste good drenched in butter.

Cloud · 07-23-2009, 11:40 PM

my mind insists on interpreting this thread as "piglet squad" -- conjuring up images of little pigs in football helmets.

wolf · 07-23-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

my mind insists on interpreting this thread as "piglet squad" -- conjuring up images of little pigs in football helmets.

I see police academy trainees.

SPUCK · 07-24-2009, 05:25 AM

Squidly is that you?

Aliantha · 07-24-2009, 05:27 AM

Squidworth from spongebob squarepants! That's what that thing looks like.

capnhowdy · 07-24-2009, 06:46 AM

This guy has a rather transparent personality.

Clodfobble · 07-24-2009, 07:30 AM

So, is he normally that inflated, or is that because he's closer to the surface than he should be? I can't tell if they're saying it lives in the aquarium now, or just that a guy who works at the aquarium went 100 meters below the surface and took a picture of it.

Shawnee123 · 07-24-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

It looks like the money you could save by switching to GEICO. Around the eyes, at least.

It really does!

dacliff · 07-24-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by capnhowdy

This guy has a rather transparent personality.

Cellophane, Mr. Cellophane
Gonna change my name to Mr. Cellophane.

'Cause you could look right through me,
Walk right by me,
And never know I'm there!

monster · 07-24-2009, 10:30 AM

Looks like he's been touched by a noodly appendage...

Sheldonrs · 07-24-2009, 10:32 AM

The other white fish?

Undertoad · 07-24-2009, 10:55 AM

Is it solid in the middle? If you cut it for sushi would it be like jelly, or would it pop?

birdclaw · 07-24-2009, 11:19 AM

How does that thing even move? Is that a sad attempt at a fin on the side?

xoxoxoBruce · 07-24-2009, 11:26 AM

Aren't squids jet propelled?

07-23-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It looks like the money you could save by switching to GEICO. Around the eyes, at least. I don't understand how people figured out that squid=food. eeeauw. One of my vegetarian friends actually goes out of her way to eat that shit. If you're going to cheat with meat, at least have a burger or some veal or something. I'm pretty iffy on eating invertebrates, generally. Unless they have a good exoskeleton. And taste good drenched in butter. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-23-2009, 11:40 PM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	my mind insists on interpreting this thread as "piglet squad" -- conjuring up images of little pigs in football helmets. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-24-2009, 05:27 AM	#6
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Squidworth from spongebob squarepants! That's what that thing looks like. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

07-24-2009, 06:46 AM	#7
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	This guy has a rather transparent personality. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

07-24-2009, 07:30 AM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	So, is he normally that inflated, or is that because he's closer to the surface than he should be? I can't tell if they're saying it lives in the aquarium now, or just that a guy who works at the aquarium went 100 meters below the surface and took a picture of it. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

07-24-2009, 05:25 AM	#5
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07-24-2009, 10:55 AM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Is it solid in the middle? If you cut it for sushi would it be like jelly, or would it pop?

07-24-2009, 11:19 AM	#14
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07-24-2009, 11:26 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Aren't squids jet propelled? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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