Tuesday, 25 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 190. Squid

This cephalopod's name is thought to be a sailor's variant of 'squirt', referring to the animal's tendency to eject ink.

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On the Loughor-Gorseinon border, noted Sneezewort ( Achilla ptarmica ) in flower as well as Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and ...