Also known at the Sparkling Enope Squid - they only live for about a year, and grow to just around 3 inches long - but this wee blue flashing phenomenon arrives by the thousands each spring to Japan's Toyama Bay - where they have actually built a museum in their honor. Apparently, it is also the only cephalopod with the ability to see in color. All hail watasenia scintillans!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Firefly Squid!
Also known at the Sparkling Enope Squid - they only live for about a year, and grow to just around 3 inches long - but this wee blue flashing phenomenon arrives by the thousands each spring to Japan's Toyama Bay - where they have actually built a museum in their honor. Apparently, it is also the only cephalopod with the ability to see in color. All hail watasenia scintillans!
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