Well now that the boring part is over, can you update the forum on rumours that part II of von Hagen's project involves the plastination of one teuthologist who will be mounted forever perched on top of said squid, holding aloft a laminated copy of Neil Diamond news clipping to give the exhibit some sort of context and interest?
The organs didn't work too well - what we have are stomach, caecum and parts of the oesophagus; and the testis sac. The digestive gland and most of the alimentary canal from the stomach to the buccal bulb are missing. So, from an anatomical perspective, not the best - but I do recall the digestive gland of one of them having ruptured during transit to the University being a beach-cast specimen I don't recall which one), so the poor anatomical condition is likely a consequence of its slightly 'decomposed' nature upon receipt. You cannot order a giant squid to specification - it is very much an opportunistic exercise, unless of course () you are
I am still a very happy person! Probably one of the happiest out there! I drank a few bottles of red next to my new friends tonight (with company of course)
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.