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This species is part of the smallest known squid genus, growing only to 16 mm (0.63 in) in mantle length. [3] [4] Females tend to be larger than males, and the presence of nidamental glands for secretion of egg jelly differentiates them from males. [5] Males can be identified by the presence of a singular white testis found posteriorly in the ...
Northern shortfin squid is a moderately-sized squid with females ranging from 20 to 30 centimetres (7.9 to 11.8 inches) in mantle length while males are generally smaller with mantle length ranging from 18 to 27 cm (7.1 to 10.6 in). [8] Northern shortfin squid has short tentacles with a long and narrow head which is connected to the long mantle.
Taningia danae, the Dana octopus squid, is a species of squid in the family Octopoteuthidae. It is one of the largest known squid species, reaching a mantle length of 1.7 m (5.6 ft) [3] and total length of 2.3 m (7.5 ft). [4] The largest known specimen, a mature female, weighed 161.4 kg (356 lb). [5]
Finally, you can live out your dream as a squid breeder in Happy Aquarium. The fish tank simulation game has added male Blue Squids to the store. This oh-so-masculine squid (see the picture of 'Mr ...
Lolliguncula brevis. The female Atlantic brief squid is about 11 cm long and the male 9 cm. The maximum mantle length recorded was 12 cm. The basic colour is dark reddish-brown to yellow-brown and there are many chromatophores on the upper surface which enable the squid to change colour.
O'Shea (2003b) put the maximum weight of female giant squid at 275 kg (606 lb), based on the examination of some 105 specimens as well as beaks recovered from sperm whales (which do not exceed the size of those found in the largest complete specimens; some of the heaviest recent specimens include #491 and 524).
The stubby squid is a small species growing to a maximum mantle length of about 5 cm (2.0 in) and a total length of 11 cm (4.3 in), with females being larger than males. The head bears eight short arms, a pair of retractable tentacles and two large eyes.
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