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Displayed giant squid lights up Smithsonian exhibit
The Smithsonian's History Museum displays a blue green lighted giant squid to prove that strange creatures exist. researchers Vecchione and Roper describe Taningia danae and other deep sea species in detail, noting their size, behavior, and adaptations such as bioluminescent spots, jet propulsion, and ink clouds.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Mike Vecchione
Clyde Roper
Museum of Naturalory
Roper
Taningia
Vecchione