Giant squid
A kind of squid · also called Architeuthis dux
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The giant squid is a massive deep-sea mollusk that stretches to the length of a city transit bus.
Much of this animal's total length comes from its two thin feeding tentacles, while its central body mantle is only about 6.6 feet (2 m) long. Females generally grow slightly larger than males. While the giant squid is longer than the colossal squid, it is much lighter because its body is far less bulky.
From Wikipedia
The giant squid is a species of deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae. It can grow to a tremendous size, offering an example of abyssal gigantism; recent estimates put the maximum body size at around 5 m (16 ft) for females, with males slightly shorter, from the posterior fins to the tip of its long arms.
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- How big is a giant squid?
- A giant squid measures about 39.4 feet (12 m) long, stands 3.3 feet (1 m) tall, and weighs around 606 pounds (275 kg). That overall length makes it roughly as long as a standard school bus.
- How much space does a giant squid take up?
- About 72.6 gal (275 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
606 lb (275 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 72.6 gal (275 L)
- Length
- 39.4 ft (12 m)
- Height
- 3.28 ft (1 m)
Quick answer
A giant squid measures about 39.4 feet (12 m) long, stands 3.3 feet (1 m) tall, and weighs around 606 pounds (275 kg). That overall length makes it roughly as long as a standard school bus.
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