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I think the point is that 'bigger' implies that the squid is actually larger than a bus, not just longer in one dimension. By the logic of the article, I have a

I think the point is that 'bigger' implies that the squid is actually larger than a bus, not just longer in one dimension. By the logic of the article, I have a garden hose that's bigger than a bus.

Retric 11y ago
In the water with legs akimbo, it's going to be longer, wider, and taller than a small bus. http://www.animalstown.com/animals/s/squid/wallpapers/squid-wallpaper-4.jpg http://www.animalstown.com/animals/s/squid/wallpapers/squid-... Sure, there would be a lot of space between the legs and it's still fairly light. But, visually in the water a 40+' squid going to look huge.
sandworm101 11y ago
Exactly. The bit that is longer isn't much thicker than your garden hose. Those arms are barely arms, with so little muscle they are often severed when these things grab fish caught on hooks/nets. The latest theory is that they are more feelers than arms. The squid doesn't grab prey and pull with the long arms, more it grabs then swims/jets towards the arms.