Which of these squids is able to propel itself up out of the water?
The Caribbean reef squid ('Sepioteuthis sepioidea'), commonly called the reef squid, is a species of small, torpedo-shaped squid with undulating fins that extend nearly the entire length of the body, approximately 20 cm (8 in) in length. In 2001, marine biologist Silvia Maciá discovered that squids were able to propel themselves up out of the water about 2 m (6.6 ft) and fly approximately 10 m (33 ft) before re-entry; a discovery which led to the identification of six species of flying squid.
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Lupe Hernandez
Glenn Harshman, The question is about one of the four choices given not all flying fish. No need to change the Q or A.
Louella Wilson
sepia apama, giant cuttlefish, certainly cannot. Is the Caribbean squid the only one of the other 3 options correct? I seem to recall reading reading (long ago) that Thor Heyerdahl reported squid landing on his raft (Kon Tiki?) during in his Pacific Ocean voyage.
Richard G Schwartz
Squids gott fly birds gotta get out of the way.
Keith Richard Mears
Darlene Davidson, Not according to scientific American.
Glenn Harshman
Great question, but answer really bad. There are many species of squid that can fly. so do some research and correct your Q .and A