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Size does matter, Squid in the news |
 Apr 30 2008, 08:47 AM
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"Marine scientists studying the carcass of a rare colossal squid said Wednesday they had measured its eye at about 11 inches across — bigger than a dinner plate — making it the largest animal eye on Earth."
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iNrXD-a...5CenngD90C4LV00 The giant squid, captured by fishermen and frozen, is being thawed out and subjected to scientific examination. Jules Verne Postscript: DSTM has found this video interview with some of the scientists doing the squid examination: http://www.stuff.co.nz/videoplayer/125997a25281.html Thanks, Z -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Apr 30 2008, 10:00 AM
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 Mods and Rockers Group: Moderator Posts: 1,151 Joined: 13-August 07 From: West of the Empire State Building Member No.: 16 |
I wonder if an eye that large sees clearer and farther.
I'm also thinking calamari. |
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Apr 30 2008, 10:30 AM
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 Venting Enigma Group: Administrators Posts: 1,104 Joined: 8-August 07 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Maryland, USA Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE calamari I'm used to the intact, fully deep fried Greek style. Not those rubbery slices. Boil the oil and let us eat squid..... -------------------- The only easy day was yesterday....
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Apr 30 2008, 11:35 AM
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Vented Out Group: Administrators Posts: 1,388 Joined: 10-August 07 From: USA Member No.: 8 |
Calimari the size of a tire? Boggles the tastebuds.
Z -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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 Apr 30 2008, 12:35 PM
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 Who's your Daddy? Group: Moderator Posts: 2,072 Joined: 13-August 07 From: Tampa Bay Area, Florida, USA Member No.: 11 |
Well,
at this size, we are talking about calamari that would eat us! Yikes! -------------------- I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!  |
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Apr 30 2008, 12:40 PM
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 Advanced Venter Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 15-November 07 Member No.: 231 |
Does the article say how large it is in general? Or did I miss it?
Is it like the sea horror stories of giant squid destroying ships? |
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Apr 30 2008, 12:55 PM
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 Vented Out Group: Global Moderator Posts: 1,202 Joined: 13-August 07 From: Sydney Australia Member No.: 15 |
Have to view it again as it did say, around 8 meter tenticals,if I remember correctly.
Wonder what other monsters lay hidden at the bottom of the Oceans. Come in contact with one of these,and you would be lunch. 
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Apr 30 2008, 12:55 PM
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Vented Out Group: Administrators Posts: 1,388 Joined: 10-August 07 From: USA Member No.: 8 |
"When caught, it measured 26 feet long and weighed about 1,000 pounds, but scientists believe the species may grow as long as 46 feet."
Note: the giant squid is presumed to get even bigger than this! Z -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Apr 30 2008, 01:47 PM
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 Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 954 Joined: 13-October 07 From: Erin TN Member No.: 158 |
Another good reason to stay out of the water, besides the sharks!
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Apr 30 2008, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE (boopme @ Apr 30 2008, 11:00 AM)  I wonder if an eye that large sees clearer and farther. I'm also thinking calamari. I'm guessing something similar to a NVD or maybe even a infrared ability -------------------- "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." "Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster"    |
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