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  2. Giant squid - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 18 December 2024. Deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae For other uses, see Giant squid (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Colossal squid. Giant squid Giant squid, Architeuthis sp., modified from an illustration by A. E. Verrill, 1880 Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1 ...

  3. Cranchiidae - Wikipedia

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    Some species live over 2 km below sea level. The body shape of many species changes drastically between growth stages, and many young examples could be confused for different species altogether. The largest squid in the family Cranchiidae is the colossal squid. [5] Cranchiid squid represent no interest to commercial fisheries.

  4. Colossal squid - Wikipedia

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    The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is the world’s largest squid species and the world’s largest mollusc. It belongs to the Cranchiidae family, ...

  5. Explore the Mysterious World of the Glass Squid and Its ... - AOL

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    There are 60 different species of glass squid in the Cranchiidae family and they live in the deep water all around the world. Some of them, like the Cranchia scabra , are as small as four inches.

  6. The Strawberry Squid: A Deep Ocean Dweller with a Unique ...

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    Where Does the Strawberry Squid Live? During the day the strawberry squid swims around in the twilight zone of the Atlantic Ocean in a range of about 660 to 3,300 feet below the surface. It can be ...

  7. Cephalopod - Wikipedia

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    Squids are the primary sufferers of negative buoyancy in cephalopods. The negative buoyancy means that some squids, especially those whose habitat depths are rather shallow, have to actively regulate their vertical positions. This means that they must expend energy, often through jetting or undulations, in order to maintain the same depth.

  8. 8-armed sea creature — with martial arts-like hunting method ...

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    Ryukyu pygmy squids live in “shallow seagrass beds in Okinawa” during the winter but vanish during the summer, according to the study. Researchers are unsure where they go during the warmer ...

  9. European squid - Wikipedia

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    The European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) is a large squid belonging to the family Loliginidae. It occurs abundantly in coastal waters from the North Sea to at least the west coast of Africa. This species lives from sea level to depths of 500 m (1,600 ft). Its mantle is up to 40 cm (16 in) long. The species is extensively exploited ...