No Such Thing As A Fish

413: No Such Thing As Squid Playing Games

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Feb 11, 2022
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INSIGHT

Squid Play

  • Squids, unlike octopuses, don't play games according to Berghardt's five criteria for play.
  • These criteria include non-functional behavior, voluntariness, repetition, and a stress-free state.
ANECDOTE

Octopus Play

  • Octopuses, closely related to squid, exhibit play behavior, like catching and releasing crabs.
  • This playful activity is considered play because it's done for fun and not for survival.
ANECDOTE

Squid Hunting

  • The Grimalditeuthis bonplandi squid uses bioluminescent lures resembling baby squid to attract and prey on larger predators.
  • This unique hunting strategy highlights the remarkable diversity and adaptability of squid species.
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