Fearsome spiked tentacles of a deep-sea squid
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By , on August 23rd, 2012 4 comments   Cephalopods   , , ,  

You never know what may be sitting on a table in the Scripps Collections. Last time, I wandered by the Benthic Invertebrates Collection, there was a giant scaleworm the size of a loaf of bread. This week, as I went about my work in the Pelagic Invertebrates Collection, there was a squid with GIANT SPIKES. . . . → Read More: Fearsome spiked tentacles of a deep-sea squid

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New nightmare fuel: the giant scaleworm Eulagisca
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By , on July 18th, 2012 11 comments   Organisms   , , , ,  

Giant isopods and vampire squid are sooooo last year. I bet you’re even sleeping through the night now without imagining sixgill sharks tearing at your carcass. Fear not! Or should I say – FEAR MORE. I am here with an entirely new species to fuel your fevered nightmares. Meet the giant Antarctic scaleworm Eulagisca. Last . . . → Read More: New nightmare fuel: the giant scaleworm Eulagisca

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10 Best ‘It Came From the Deep Sea’ Monster Movies
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By , on August 23rd, 2010 11 comments   Art, Pictures and Movies   , , , , ,  

Over at MoviesOnline a post is up listing the 10 best ‘It came from the deep sea’ monster movies. I am not sure I agree with the list. Where is Mega Shark and Giant Octopus? What about MEG? So readers what are your favorites? Please provide a Youtube link to a trailer or movie clip . . . → Read More: 10 Best ‘It Came From the Deep Sea’ Monster Movies

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