Types of giant squid

The SQUID has BRANCHIAL breathing. They have two external gills include a thin epithelium that allows gas exchange by OSMOSIS. The Gills are closely related to the circulatory system that reaches them from the body and transporting CO2 from the body becomes charged O2 them. Gas exchange is called hematosis

There are eight species identified within the group of giant calamari. Are very large in size, females are about 10 longer than males with a length of 43 feet feet. Their bodies are similar to other types of squid with a mantle, eight arms and two tentacles.

The giant squid lives at the bottom near the floor of the oceans. Were first recorded in the wild in 2004 by people from the National Science Museum of Japan . They inhabit all oceans of the world. Some of the most common places have been identified include Norway, Newfoundland , New Zealand and Australia . They tend to enjoy the cooler waters which are rarely found in tropical regions .

It is difficult to count how many there are giant squids because of the depth of the water where they live, although it seems that their number no danger of becoming extinct in the short term . This is a relief because the number of aquatic animals that fall into that category .

behavior

giganteHay squid who think that the giant squid is harmless most of the time and the stories that attack people is a myth . They are creatures who tend to spend their time alone , except during mating.

Diet and Food

This squid tends to feed on medium-sized fish from the ocean , they also eat smaller squid if other sources fail . They use their tentacles to hold onto the prey squeeze . They are able to use their teeth to grind and swallow the food .

They tend to hunt on their own which means you have access to the food they want. Usually blend with the environment and expect them to come , then surprise with a fierce , fast and powerful attack.

reproduction

The entire process of reproduction of giant squid remains a mystery at this time. Males fertilize the eggs of the female, and after the birth of the pups , they should take care of themselves .

conservation

The only natural predator is the giant squid is the sperm whale. Some efforts have been launched in Japan to help protect fishermen , however , these actions by activists and not the bodies that represent the country . Since the number of giant squid is not at risk , seem to be the reason that not seem concerned with setting limits to hunting .

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