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xoxoxoBruce 07-23-2009 11:24 PM
July 24, 2009: Piglet Squid
 
Piglet Squid is just so cute I want to eat him all up...

... but I hate calamari. :yelsick:

http://cellar.org/2009/pigletsquid.jpg

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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 (Post 583596)
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 (Post 583594)
It looks like the money you could save by switching to GEICO. Around the eyes, at least.
It really does! :3eye:

dacliff 07-24-2009 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by capnhowdy (Post 583644)
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? :fish::confused:

xoxoxoBruce 07-24-2009 11:26 AM
Aren't squids jet propelled?

glatt 07-24-2009 11:37 AM
jet power

Gravdigr 07-24-2009 01:14 PM
Uh...yeah...what they said.

Also, glatt: Are you that string that got thrown out of the bar?

glatt 07-24-2009 01:18 PM
nope. I'm a frayed not. :D

Sheldonrs 07-24-2009 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by glatt (Post 583735)
nope. I'm a frayed not. :D
That's knot good noose.

dar512 07-24-2009 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs (Post 583748)
That's knot good noose.
Just string along for a bit.

Diaphone Jim 07-24-2009 06:28 PM
It might be a good idea to be careful pissing off this little piggy squid.
The Glass Squids include his Uncle Hamilton, who holds many size records for invertebrates, like 40 feet long and 1000 pounds:
http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=247

Tawny 07-25-2009 12:55 PM
And those creationists don't think there are any transitional species.

Put a pair of overalls on this thing and it looks just like the inbred cousins on my mother's side.

TheMercenary 07-25-2009 01:51 PM
Calamari rocks! We love to eat that up, but it needs to be prepared correctly.

Sundae 07-25-2009 03:54 PM
Squid, pigsy, octopus, whatever!
Sling it in rings and scarf it down - yum yum!

Get me some breadcrumbs, mayo and a fork.

Sheldonrs 07-27-2009 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl (Post 583995)
...Get me some breadcrumbs, mayo and a fork.
Through in some assless chaps and you've just described my weekend.

Shawnee123 07-27-2009 03:06 PM
I know a few asshole chaps I'd like to throw in somewhere, preferably a bottomless pit.

Gravdigr 07-30-2009 11:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundae Girl (Post 583995)
Squid, pigsy, octopus, whatever!
Sling it in rings and scarf it down - yum yum!

Get me some breadcrumbs, mayo and a fork.
Don't know why, but, I heard all that in pirate talk.

AAAarrrr!


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