Members of the Octopod family that won't cause carnage...
I made a comment in response to @Maggie Mae on my last post detailing some of the horrors of the giant squid. Those who know me weren't surprised - I work those facts into a surprising number of conversations.
But there are adorable members of the octopod family that would never eat you alive. Let's meet them...
The Dumbo Octopus
QuoteMost species are 20-30 cm (7.9-12 in) length. The largest Dumbo octopus was 1.8 m (6 ft 32in) length and weighed in 5.9 kg (13 lb)
Their penises grow out of one of their arms
The Piglet Squid
QuoteThe average size of adult is 100 mm (3.9 in)
- [mating] between the male and female squid doesn't last long, it takes around 15 seconds.
- The males long arms carry packets of sperm
- These squids prefer to spawn in groups.
I wouldn't think 15 seconds of sweet fellowship would warrant going to the trouble of assembling a group...but then they don't judge my proclivities so I'll extend them the same courtesy.
Someone should look into making these guys little tote bags - it's gotta be rough hauling those sperm packets around in their arms all the time.
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