Loose Lipids Don't Sink Squids
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 00:40
in Psychology & Sociology
Squid Drop is an iPhone game* based on the premise that squid are negatively buoyant. Any serious iGamers must ask themselves: is it true? Barring the application of any external forces, would a squid sink to the depths of the sea?Never fear, the cephalopodiatrist is here to answer this pressing concern!Your typical squid is robust and active, packed with dense, heavy muscles. Not to mention the hard parts that are also heavier than water: the chitinous pen and braincase, and the calcified beak. This would all seem to be positive evidence for sinking squid. read more