February 13, 2007

Big and bright and dangerous

Enormous deep-sea squid emit blinding flashes of light as they attack their prey, research shows. Taningia danae's spectacular light show was revealed in video footage taken in deep waters off Chichijima Island in the North Pacific.

Japanese scientists believe the creatures use the bright flashes to disorientate potential victims. . .

T. danae is thought to be abundant in the tropical and subtropical oceans of the world. The largest reported measured 2.3m (7.5ft) in length and weighed nearly 61.4kg (134.5lbs).

From the BBC; video clip here.

Posted by David on February 13, 2007 8:23 PM

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There are more things in heaven and earth (and obviously in the deep ocean, too) than are dreamt of...Shakespeare had it right.

Posted by: Sarah [TypeKey Profile Page] on February 14, 2007 2:01 PM
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