[video] MORE GIANT SQUID
[Adrian appears on camera, looking as neat and as thoroughly kempt as when he first arrived. His expression is neutral, though behind him there appears to be a dead GIANT SQUID lying sprawled across the floor. He smiles charmingly, not betraying any irritation he might feel at finding the large cephalopod in his home.]
Hello, Nautilus.
Behind me lies what is commonly called a giant squid, genus: Architeuthis. It is roughly 46 feet from caudal fin to the tips of the two long tentacles. Along the inside of the eight arms and tentacles are several suction cups, each lined with sharp, jagged rings of chitin. They feed mainly on deep-sea fish and other squid species, using the two long tentacles to grip the prey. They then bring the prey towards their powerful beaks and shred it with the radula before it reaches the esophagus. Their only known predator is the sperm whale. You may also notice the large eyes; they are the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, growing up to 18 inches in diameter...
[A barely perceptible twitch of annoyance, which he quickly masks with a smile.]
I can only assume that this rare specimen has been given to me as a gift from the city. However, I'm afraid that it is much too large for me to keep in my home. I was thinking that it might make a nice exhibit at the Fibonacci Museum, if someone would be willing to help me transport it. If anyone has any other suggestions regarding what to do with the corpse of this lovely creature, please let me know.
Thank you in advance.
Now, giant squid aside, I was wondering, scientists and philosophers, if you could tell me your theories regarding the physical laws of this place? I'm simply curious is all.
Hello, Nautilus.
Behind me lies what is commonly called a giant squid, genus: Architeuthis. It is roughly 46 feet from caudal fin to the tips of the two long tentacles. Along the inside of the eight arms and tentacles are several suction cups, each lined with sharp, jagged rings of chitin. They feed mainly on deep-sea fish and other squid species, using the two long tentacles to grip the prey. They then bring the prey towards their powerful beaks and shred it with the radula before it reaches the esophagus. Their only known predator is the sperm whale. You may also notice the large eyes; they are the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, growing up to 18 inches in diameter...
[A barely perceptible twitch of annoyance, which he quickly masks with a smile.]
I can only assume that this rare specimen has been given to me as a gift from the city. However, I'm afraid that it is much too large for me to keep in my home. I was thinking that it might make a nice exhibit at the Fibonacci Museum, if someone would be willing to help me transport it. If anyone has any other suggestions regarding what to do with the corpse of this lovely creature, please let me know.
Thank you in advance.
Now, giant squid aside, I was wondering, scientists and philosophers, if you could tell me your theories regarding the physical laws of this place? I'm simply curious is all.