Biologists still do not fully understand the mechanics of squid aeronautics, but based on accumulating anecdotal and photographic evidence, they have no doubt that the phenomenon is real and widespread. "Flying is not at all unusual in several families of squid," says Michael Vecchione, a squid expert at the Smithsonian Institution. In particular, the families Ommastrephidae and Onychoteuthidae are known for their loftiness. "It's not uncommon to find squid on the deck of the ship in the morning," Vecchione adds. Many squid remain in the dark depths during the day to avoid predators, Vecchione explains, but when they venture into shallower waters at night to feed they are liable to jump out of the water in a panic and onto a boat.
These morning-after encounters are not infrequent, but catching a squid in the act of flight is still quite a feat. "It just happens so fast," Maciá says. "You really have to be in the right place in the right time."
by PineappleJuice March 22, 2015
noun. skw-id us sailor
1. A port jumping, beer drinking, tail chasing, foul mouthed, salty sea dog that can be found on any US war ship defending freedom. Thrives on salt air, angry women and mid-rats.
1. A port jumping, beer drinking, tail chasing, foul mouthed, salty sea dog that can be found on any US war ship defending freedom. Thrives on salt air, angry women and mid-rats.
by Dozer1966 October 10, 2019
by squiqqa May 17, 2019
A man or boy that thinks there the best but are really arent. Or try to out drink everyone but cant and pass out before the rest. Thus being a squid trying to be the best.
Adam is such a squid because he passed out trying to out drink us.
Adam is the biggest squid cause he thinks hes awesome.
Adam is the biggest squid cause he thinks hes awesome.
by goneinaday March 20, 2012
John couldn't make it to the bowling alley on Tuesday. It didn't matter anyways because he's no competition. What a squid
by Suchasquid November 17, 2015
a squid is usually stinky, cant close with girls, and worries about their outfit way too much. slang term for a squid is mada sairfed.
by mdidley September 10, 2011