There's a flying squid?
There's a flying squid?
www.discoverwildlife.com There's a flying squid? Yes some squid really can fly - Here's how and why
Can squid really fly? Yes, says David Brian Butvill, there are a few squid species that can get airborne... Here's how and why
I knew there's a flying squid that likes to post memes though
If a squid swimming near the surface is spooked by a predator or a boat, it streamlines into a torpedo shape and fires itself out of the water. At the same time, it splays its eight tentacles into a flat, fan-like pattern in front of its face – some breeds even exude mucus to fill in the spaces, creating a unified, kite-like surface. It also flares a pair of fins near its rear end and – voilà – the squid becomes a living, breathing jet.
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