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[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

"the squid, measuring about one foot in length"

yes, still cool, but guys.....guys....

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago

its a baby i believe.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Is it an approximate foot in length of a thing 2000 feet away, or is it like actually just a foot long?

Edit: Oh missed a line. It's a baby.

[–] wildflowertea@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It is a baby colossal squid. Only one foot long now, but the article mentions “they can reach lengths of 23 ft.”

[–] reev@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

According to wikipedia:

Maximum total length has been estimated between 10 metres (33 ft) and 14 metres (46 ft) but the former estimate is more likely.

[–] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)
[–] bulwark@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

That's amazing thanks for the link