New Zealand "Colossal Squid" Proves to Be the Largest - Associated Content

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  1. octobot

    octobot Robotic Staff Staff Member Robotic Staff

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    New Zealand "Colossal Squid" Proves to Be the Largest
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    [SIZE=-1]So it is with the colossal squid that is in the posts this morning. The colossal squid is even larger than the "giant squid." I have linked to a picture of ...[/SIZE]
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    octobot, Nov 22, 2009
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    Jean Colossal Squid Supporter

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    12-15 metres???? Have you guys at AUT and Te Papa been holding out on us???? I thought the two specimens were between 6-8m????????
     
    Jean, Nov 24, 2009
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    OB Colossal Squid Staff Member Moderator

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    12 to 15 is ridiculous. You're right, don't worry....
     
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    ...the secret of the taste test experiment is out!
     
    myopsida, Nov 27, 2009
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  5. OB

    OB Colossal Squid Staff Member Moderator

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    Exit toothfish, enter colossal calamari steaks :sad:
     
    OB, Nov 28, 2009
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    OB Colossal Squid Staff Member Moderator

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    Good thing is the bigger ones go mostly gelatinous, making for poor eating...
     
    OB, Nov 28, 2009
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    Steve O'Shea Colossal Squid Supporter

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    Such poor reporting, if you could even call it that. That is colossal drivel!
     
    Steve O'Shea, Nov 28, 2009
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  8. OB

    OB Colossal Squid Staff Member Moderator

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    "Anarctic" drivel? :wink:
     
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