1, different morphology

Peruvian squid, also known as the giant gun squid, weighing up to 200 kilograms! Peruvian squid grows rapidly and almost infinitely in size. There are two types of Peruvian squid, those with individual tail fins and those with attached tail fins.

Equatorial squid are mainly squid north of Colombia, squid near the equator are smaller and do not have a conjoined caudal fin. However, there are exceptions with larger individuals.

2, different habits

Peruvian squid grow fast, the size can be infinitely large. Squid in northern Colombia are mainly equatorial squid, they are smaller and growth is limited.

3, the number of different

Peruvian squid have two kinds, single tail and conjoined. Equatorial squid without a conjoined caudal fin.

Expanded Information

Squid edible notes

Dried squid should be soaked in water for a few hours, then scrape off the mucus on the body surface, and then soaked in hot alkaline water. Before serving, put very thin water starch on the squid to give it more flavor.

Dried squid can be roasted over charcoal and eaten directly after it has been sprouted, or it can be boiled in soup, stir-fried and braised. The reason for this is that there is a peptide in fresh squid that can cause intestinal motility disorders if consumed uncooked.

Squid is a high-protein seafood, Chinese medicine should be part of the yin and yang double complementary food, avoid eating with mutton, dog meat and other hot foods.

Squid and other seafood should never be eaten with citrus fruits with high vitamin C content, will be poisoned. Vitamins will then reduce a substance in the body of the sea creature into arsenic trioxide, also known as arsenic.

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