Pharyngula
Evolution, development, and random biological ejaculations from a godless liberal
I’m sure some of you will soon be bragging about how your Squid Quotient is higher than mine.
Your Squid Quotient = 158.25
Interpreting your results: An average Squid Quotient is around 100. A SQ of 100 means you have a normal affinity for squid. A SQ above 100 means you have an attraction or fondness for squid. Below 100 means that you should probably stay away from the deep ocean.
This large squid, Taningia danae, has been caught on film, and it’s amazing stuff. It swoops in on its prey, arms splayed wide, using its luminescence to disorient the target. It’s beautiful!
Got a jar you can’t get open? Tired of straining just to get a dab of peanut butter? You need Violet, the incredible jar-opener*, complete with suction cups. Act now, and perhaps you can train her to use a can opener, too!
*Offer void where prohibited. Violet not responsible for damp, salty flavor of opened product.
People are always asking me this question:
I swear, though, that I never, ever give them this answer…
Hot tip for cephalopod fans: the February 2007 issue of Natural History magazine includes a very good article on octopus intelligence and personality.
Mather JA (2007) Eight arms, with attitude. Natural History 116(1):30-36.
