Chapter
The Fascinating Life of Squids
19:45 - 26:36 (06:51)
Learn about the short life cycle of shallow coastal squids, their unique way of reproducing and the purpose of squid ink.
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Squids can change the color, size, and shape of their pigment cells to camouflage themselves in remarkable ways, and even communicate through an alphabet of chromatophores.
19:45 - 23:34 (03:49)
Squids
Summary
Squids can change the color, size, and shape of their pigment cells to camouflage themselves in remarkable ways, and even communicate through an alphabet of chromatophores.
ChapterThe Fascinating Life of Squids
EpisodeEverything We Know About Squids
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the unusual and sometimes disturbing processes of squid sex and the culinary delicacy of squid ink.
23:35 - 24:57 (01:21)
Squid
Summary
The hosts discuss the unusual and sometimes disturbing processes of squid sex and the culinary delicacy of squid ink.
ChapterThe Fascinating Life of Squids
EpisodeEverything We Know About Squids
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Female squids grab fertilized eggs and hide them in different places in the habitat where they just gave birth.
24:57 - 26:36 (01:39)
Squid
Summary
Female squids grab fertilized eggs and hide them in different places in the habitat where they just gave birth. The squid life cycle is really short and usually, both the male and female die after they mate.