The Japanese flying squid, or Todarodes pacificus, typically measures between 30 to 50 centimeters (about 12 to 20 inches) in mantle length. However, some individuals can grow up to 75 centimeters (approximately 30 inches). This species is known for its ability to glide above the water's surface, using its fins and jet propulsion to escape predators.
Fish, crustaceans, and cannibalisums.
'Squid' in Japanese isイカ (ika).
Tobiko is flying fish roe. If it's black, it has probably been mixed with squid ink.
"Squid" in Japanese is: "Ika". If you know or watch the Anime show: "Squid Girl", the main character's name is: Ika Musume, that means "Squid Girl".
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there are 379000 species of squid
a size of a school bus.
a giant squid is very long
The squid's ink amount depends on the size of the squid. The ink is used to confuse and paralyze the squid's attacker so that the squid can escape.
Prey size and availability.
You may say "saki ika."
While not the exact word for fried squid, the closest I can think of is Ikayaki, which is baked or grilled squid.