An enormous deep-sea squid, reaching a length of 13 metres (43 feet) or more.
Genus Architeuthis, family Architeuthidae
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Their latest findings show that giant squids, the largest invertebrates on Earth, live about 14 years or less and tend to live at depths of 125 to 250 meters.
It is believed that the giant squid travels at speeds of over 75 miles an hour.
The giant squid has always enjoyed a reputation of mythic proportions.
A rare giant squid - the first to be found off the UK coast for 53 years - is to be put on display, it was announced yesterday.
He was able to shoot a variety of animals, including other species of squid, but the giant squid remained elusive.
Definition of giant squid in US English:
giant squid
noun
A deep-sea squid that is the largest known invertebrate, reaching a length of 59 feet (18 m) or more.
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Genus Architeuthis, order Teuthoidea
Example sentencesExamples
The giant squid has always enjoyed a reputation of mythic proportions.
A rare giant squid - the first to be found off the UK coast for 53 years - is to be put on display, it was announced yesterday.
Their latest findings show that giant squids, the largest invertebrates on Earth, live about 14 years or less and tend to live at depths of 125 to 250 meters.
He was able to shoot a variety of animals, including other species of squid, but the giant squid remained elusive.
It is believed that the giant squid travels at speeds of over 75 miles an hour.