Giant squid

reason that many believed that the giant squid was a passive hunter was the amount of ammonium in its tissues. There are two groups of squid in relation to density in water; the first are denser than water and must swim to stay afloat, the second are “nearly neutrally buoyant” (Clarke et al. 1979). The giant squid falls into the second category; it remains buoyant because of ammonium chloride filled pockets in its muscles, which balance its density. This means that it does not need to be active to stay in the water column, freeing it to lie in wait for food to happen by. Recent evidence has shown that the squid is a much more active hunter than previously believed. Almost all squid catch their prey with two long tentacles which draw the food to the eight powerful arms arrayed around the squid’s buccal cavity, its “mouth.” Arms and tentacles are often confused, or cephalopod limbs are referred to as either; they are similar, but they serve different purposes. Octopi have eight arms, and no…

The text displayed in the “Giant Squid” is accurate because Candace Fleming presents the information in a manner that isn’t generalized. Fleming states factual information about giant squids that is certainly known like their physical attributes, how they swim and eat prey. Fleming then continues to even provide information on things that are unknown about giant squids. She does so by using a theory technique to demonstrate that there is still information about giant squids that remains a…

to adapt to extreme oceanic environments in order to survive. Despite living in different locations of the ocean, zombie worms, giant squids, yeti crabs, and deep-sea jellyfish all share one common trait: they must adapt to their environment to survive. A recently explored area of the ocean near Antarctica in the Southern Pacific has…

The giant squid has eluded scientist since its discovery with nothing but pictures and carcasses to go off of. Its deep-sea habitat makes it difficult to study. The first photo of a live squid was not taken until 2004 and the first live giant squid to be brought to the surface was not until 2006. The giant squid belongs to the phylum Mollusca, class Cephalopada, genus Architeuthis, and species Architeuthis dux. Giant squids are similar to their smaller relatives in many ways including, using…

Veitaley Partida Ms. Cromwell English 3B 10 January 2018 The Legend of the Sea The Kraken a once feared name now in deemed a legend but its legend does still have a tale. Like how the squid could devour ships with their crew and similarities it has to the Architeuthis Dux a real squid that lives today. The Kraken is a Nordic legend that started around the 1180. At the time it was believed to live in the waters from Norway and Iceland. Although it doesn't haunt the seas from dawn to dusk it…

When someone look or think about the ocean, the most commun thought are that is a peaceful , beautiful , and wonderful place where they can find the most incredible creatures, also that the blue is so peaceful that just from see it make them calm. However does they know the deep-part of the ocean and what is hiding benit there.Most of the people don't know what is down there, specially what creatures live and how they survive to the extreme environment that is the deep-sea.The Giant Squid ,…

There are many things in the deep ocean sea that us humans have never discovered. There may even be dangerous predators that we have not discovered. But I am here to tell you about the Jellyfish. I will tell you some answers to questions that you might have. Ok are you ready? Let's get into the facts. What is a jellyfish? You might mistake a jellyfish for some type of jelly with a weird name. A lot of people know jellyfish for their appearance. A Lot of people know jellyfish for stinging…

The first one I did not like at all it was very dark and uninviting and I was never really comfortable there but, it was the only one that my family could find that was open late and on the weekends. There would be days where because of everyone’s work schedule I would be dropped off at 8AM and not picked up until night time. Those were rough times and I do not recall them pleasantly at all. I remember they put an extremely inappropriate movie on that had a huge sea monster squid like thing…

What do you think of when your hear the word “squid?” Sea monsters with enough size and strength to drag down a ship? Hellish man-eating creatures of the deep? Think again. When I think of the order Teuthida, I think of medical discoveries, saving lives, fascinating intelligence, and scientific revelations. I think of complex anatomy and diverse shapes and sizes. I think of adaptability and resourcefulness. I think you should read this research paper on squids. Squids have quite an…

the world. The juxtaposition of Sai and a giant squid at the beginning of the novel conveys Sai’s naive belief that her life experience is singular in nature. While Sai is superficially upset by Gyan’s tardiness to her tutoring session, she reveals that she feels “washed over” (3) in melancholy. This alludes to Sai’s belief that her life circumstances are a burden. It is ironic that Sai’s wash of emotion has tarnished her well-being, as opposed to instilling a sense of pride in her…