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15 hours ago · The giant squid (Architeuthis dux, pictured) was for a long time thought to be the largest extant cephalopod. It is now known that the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) attains an even greater maximum size. The giant squid seen here measured 9.24 m (30.3 ft) in total length and had a mantle length of 1.79 m (5.9 ft).
15 hours ago · It is believed that the legend of the Kraken may have originated from sightings of giant squid, which may grow to 12–15 m (40–50 feet) in length. The kraken, as a subject of sailors' superstitions and mythos, was first described in the modern era in a travelogue by Francesco Negri in 1700.
Jun 14, 2024 · Along with their prospective colossal squid, the scientists spotted a giant volcano sponge—animals thought to live up to 15,000 years—and dozens of other deep-sea Antarctic species.
Jun 26, 2024 · The colossal squid is a massive, elusive cephalopod species inhabiting cold, deep regions of the Southern Ocean. Biologists consider the colossal squid either the largest or second largest invertebrate in the world, both titles being shared with the giant squid (Architeuthis).
Jun 20, 2024 · This one, of a glowing giant squid, is one of the best ones ever. The squid, swimming in the Pacific Ocean, floats toward the camera before reaching out with a bioluminescent arm to grab the device. Once it realizes the camera isn’t prey, it quickly leaves.
4 days ago · About 800 living species of cephalopods have been identified. Two important extinct taxa are the Ammonoidea (ammonites) and Belemnoidea (belemnites). Extant cephalopods range in size from the 10 mm (0.3 in) Idiosepius thailandicus to the 14 m (45.1 ft) colossal squid, the largest extant invertebrate .
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Jun 15, 2024 · Equipped with their own deadly features – the great white shark with its razor-sharp teeth and the giant squid with its jagged tentacles – which creature will win in an epic battle? Find out here!
