Must be small, translucency and all. Icy blue, other than the yellow/brown.
I always have to wonder how differently these cephalopods appear five minutes after, in different places and under different conditions. Seems you can never really say, “this is what it looks like,” considering the color-changing they do.
Nice! I had to call my eight-year-old daughter over so we could ooh and aah over that beauty together. I foresee a day of bonding over books about cephalopods. :o)
LisaJsays
Oh, that is beautiful!
Lee Pictonsays
Until I recently became a regular reader (and aspiring ilk), I had no idea how beautiful these critters could be. Thanks for expanding my (squid) world.
I wonder if we’ll see Myers’ “body plan” comment on an IDiot blog, commenting that “a plan implies a planner”. Or are even they tired of that particular word-game?
Anyhow, this comment is intended to make it less likely.
Ok, while I still think that scorpions are about the sexiest creatures gracing the planet… that creature (the southern squid – sepioteuthis australis) was easily the most beautiful — it’s got to be utterly enchanting just to watch.
Who’m I kidding, it still wouldn’t date me.
BobCsays
Some people in Mississippi who think Cephalopods were magically created are voting in a poll for teaching creationism in biology classrooms. This poll needs Pharyngulization.
Darwinists in denial? The Discovery Institute says a group of Darwinists who are opposing efforts by the Texas State Board of Education to allow evolution to be debated in the classroom are clinging to 19th century science in the 21st century.
Ichthyicsays
Or are even they tired of that particular word-game?
come now, Glen.
You KNOW they never tire of repeating the same inanity.
If they tired of it, they might start to actually question it.
can’t have that.
RAMsays
Cephalopods: A World Guide by Mark Norman
I really have to go buy this book. Really beautiful pictures PZ is linking from that source.
Almost 20 posts and no one has asked if they can eat it yet. Must be some sort of record.
Gorgeous little critter.
Cruithnesays
After having a really shitty week (nine year relationship down the pan) I needed something extraordinary to make me feel a little better, thanks for the picture.
Martin Christensen says
Is that a Squidmas ornament?
Susan aka atxcats says
Oooh, Beauty!
If there is a god, s/he must be a Cephalopod!
justawriter says
PZ,have you seen this story involving zebrafish embryos? I know it is a subject almost as dear to your heart as Squidmas.
Fred Mounts says
More importantly, what are the ilk doing to prepare for Jesus’s return as a shark?
click here
I hope he remembers that we’re friends, not food.
Glen Davidson says
Must be small, translucency and all. Icy blue, other than the yellow/brown.
I always have to wonder how differently these cephalopods appear five minutes after, in different places and under different conditions. Seems you can never really say, “this is what it looks like,” considering the color-changing they do.
Glen D
http://tinyurl.com/2kxyc7
http:
Joel says
Jesus is back, and he’s a shark.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/10/shark.virgin.birth.ap/index.html
Moggie says
We’re gonna need a bigger boat.
Anomic Entropy says
Nice! I had to call my eight-year-old daughter over so we could ooh and aah over that beauty together. I foresee a day of bonding over books about cephalopods. :o)
LisaJ says
Oh, that is beautiful!
Lee Picton says
Until I recently became a regular reader (and aspiring ilk), I had no idea how beautiful these critters could be. Thanks for expanding my (squid) world.
Trish says
Squidmas ornament! Brilliant! Want one please.
Glen Davidson says
I wonder if we’ll see Myers’ “body plan” comment on an IDiot blog, commenting that “a plan implies a planner”. Or are even they tired of that particular word-game?
Anyhow, this comment is intended to make it less likely.
Glen D
http://tinyurl.com/2kxyc7
Tim says
Ok, while I still think that scorpions are about the sexiest creatures gracing the planet… that creature (the southern squid – sepioteuthis australis) was easily the most beautiful — it’s got to be utterly enchanting just to watch.
Who’m I kidding, it still wouldn’t date me.
BobC says
Some people in Mississippi who think Cephalopods were magically created are voting in a poll for teaching creationism in biology classrooms. This poll needs Pharyngulization.
From Tupelo, Mississippi:
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Poll.aspx?ekfrm=282864
Should topics such as creationism or intelligent design be taught in
public schools alongside the theory of evolution? (related article)
Yes 86.58%
No 12.75%
Unsure 0.67%
298 responses
The correct answer, NO, is losing badly.
Related article: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=280120
Darwinists in denial? The Discovery Institute says a group of Darwinists who are opposing efforts by the Texas State Board of Education to allow evolution to be debated in the classroom are clinging to 19th century science in the 21st century.
Ichthyic says
Or are even they tired of that particular word-game?
come now, Glen.
You KNOW they never tire of repeating the same inanity.
If they tired of it, they might start to actually question it.
can’t have that.
RAM says
Cephalopods: A World Guide by Mark Norman
I really have to go buy this book. Really beautiful pictures PZ is linking from that source.
Annie says
Opalescent! Luminescent! Transcendent!
Thanks!
Bride of Shrek OM says
Almost 20 posts and no one has asked if they can eat it yet. Must be some sort of record.
Gorgeous little critter.
Cruithne says
After having a really shitty week (nine year relationship down the pan) I needed something extraordinary to make me feel a little better, thanks for the picture.
Dr. Zoidberg says
Hooray, I’m beautiful!
Jadehawk says
I admire its sense of style and color :-p
Katkinkate says
Oooo, pretty!
Alan Kellogg says
It is getting close to Newtontide after all.
For Glenn D @ #5: That’s blue tinged flesh you’re seeing there. Tis a translucent beast. :)
Monado says
I think it’s pre-adapted to be a Cephalopodmas ornament at the top of the tree.
Rugosa says
Squidmas ornament, indeed. In blown glass.
YoshiTigger says
Has PZ started designing shirts for http://shirt.woot.com/ ? Today’s shirt, and October 4th’s shirt are right up his alley.
MrrKAT says
Exceptionally beautiful !