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Old 07-23-2009, 11:24 PM   #1
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July 24, 2009: Piglet Squid

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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Old 07-23-2009, 11:33 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:40 PM   #3
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my mind insists on interpreting this thread as "piglet squad" -- conjuring up images of little pigs in football helmets.
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:55 PM   #4
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my mind insists on interpreting this thread as "piglet squad" -- conjuring up images of little pigs in football helmets.
I see police academy trainees.
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Old 07-24-2009, 05:25 AM   #5
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Squidly is that you?
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Old 07-24-2009, 05:27 AM   #6
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Squidworth from spongebob squarepants! That's what that thing looks like.
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Old 07-24-2009, 06:46 AM   #7
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This guy has a rather transparent personality.
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:30 AM   #8
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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.
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:41 AM   #9
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It looks like the money you could save by switching to GEICO. Around the eyes, at least.
It really does!
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:58 AM   #10
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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!
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:30 AM   #11
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Looks like he's been touched by a noodly appendage...
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:32 AM   #12
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The other white fish?
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:55 AM   #13
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Is it solid in the middle? If you cut it for sushi would it be like jelly, or would it pop?
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Old 07-24-2009, 11:19 AM   #14
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How does that thing even move? Is that a sad attempt at a fin on the side?
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Old 07-24-2009, 11:26 AM   #15
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Aren't squids jet propelled?
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