Colossal squid's headache for science

meltz SG · 2007-03-19T15:15:03+00:00

So the Architeuthis is no longer the largest invertebrae huh?

meltz SG

it is believed to be the first ever intact adult colossal squid to be landed.

And for now, this beast of the deep - all 495kg (1,090lb) of it - is safely frozen in a one-cubic-metre block of ice at New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, in Wellington.

fairlady_xoxo SG

The Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), sometimes called the Antarctic or Giant Cranch Squid, is believed to be the largest squid species. It is the only member of the genus Mesonychoteuthis. Though it is known from only a few specimens, current estimates put its maximum size at 1214 metres (3946 feet) long.

The longest invertebrate.

crofty SG

safely frozen in a one-cubic-metre block of ice at New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, in Wellington.

The world have plenty of space..cant they put her in a place where she can move freely..like a special place in their underwater world or something Neutral

Mospeada SG

anyone wanna eat calamari rings?

Mr. Green

allentyb SG

Shocked Shocked Shocked

fairlady_xoxo SG

I guess they want to study the catch before letting it stay in a large scale aquarium =)

fairlady_xoxo SG

Ok...you're making me hungry =/ Laughing

meltz SG

it stated in the news that if it was to make into calamari rings .. the rings will be as big as a truck tire Laughing

Mospeada SG

then who wanna share with me?

meltz SG

u can tabao home

lolxzxz SG

me. Embarassed u one side i 1 side

the Bear SG

for neutral bouyancy or something like that in the Giant Squid, the flesh is extremely high in ammonia...

which makes it inedible for humans

chances are, the colossal squid is the same..

besides, after trawling one up, it could die like some of the other deep sea creatures... so we may never see one alive...

Mospeada SG

can use it to fry sotong mee also leh Laughing

hisoka SG

sounds good.

drools Laughing

lolxzxz SG

taste good also.. Laughing (IMO)

meltz SG

i think like biting a tire .. so rough Laughing

popmynutsy SG

but since its frozen, die ready right? u put inside 1 pool also just sink to the bottom.

lolxzxz SG

i really hope to see 1 of these things alive in a aquarium Cool

fairlady_xoxo SG

Actually i wish to see one alive… =/ but i think its gonna be hard =/

crofty SG

sounds good.

drools Laughing

It will last you for a long time..without having to go on hunger Laughing Embarassed