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   Are there colossal squids in the ocean?

   • However, many scientists think that there are colossal squids in the deep chasms of the ocean that are even bigger than that! Although they are shorter than the aptly named giant squid (the longest on record being 43 feet in length), colossal squids are definitely heavier (giant squids typically weigh around 600 pounds).

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   How much does a colossal squid weigh?

   • Giant squids typically weigh 600 pounds while colossal squids can weigh 1500 pounds. You might have guessed by its name, but the colossal squid is REALLY BIG — in fact, it is the heaviest invertebrate on earth! These gargantuan sea creatures can grow up to 33 feet long and weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

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   What is the difference between a giant squid and a colossal squid?

   • Its body is wider and stouter, and therefore heavier, than that of the giant squid. Colossal squid are believed to have longer mantles than the giant squid, but shorter tentacles. The squid exhibits abyssal gigantism. The beak of M. hamiltoni is the largest known of any squid, and more robust than that of the giant squid.

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   What is a colossal squid?

   • Unlike the giant squid, whose arms and tentacles have only suckers lined with small teeth, the colossal squid's limbs are also equipped with sharp hooks: some swivelling, others three-pointed. Its body is wider and stouter, and therefore heavier, than that of the giant squid.

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   Are colossal squids intelligent?

   • The colossal squid is also an intelligent, elusive predator with the largest eyes in the animal kingdom. Although we don’t know much about it, we can assume from its cousins that the colossal squid is likely to be pretty intelligent, despite it being related to a garden snail.

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   What is the largest squid in the world?

   • Not just a thing of legend, the largest squid documented is over 45ft (14m) long! This mammoth sea creature is very elusive so not much is known about it. Sperm whales are the only known predator of the colossal squid. Colossal Squid live at depths of around 1000m, making it difficult to observe them in their natural habitat.

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2. kids.kiddle.co › Colossal_squidColossal squid facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia

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   Sep 8, 2024 · The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), sometimes called the Antarctic cranch squid or giant squid, is the largest squid species in terms of mass. It is also the largest known invertebrate , weighing from 495 kilograms (1,091 lb) to 600–700 kilograms (1,300–1,500 lb).

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   Learn about the largest squid species by mass, its habitat, diet, predators, and more. Discover how it adapts to the deep ocean, how it hunts, and how it reproduces.

   • Color: Red
   • Size: 30-33ft (9-10m)

   • Diet: Fish
   • Weight: 1090lb (495kg)

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   Save as PDF. What is a colossal squid? The colossal squid is a rarely-seen creature that lives in the deep ocean. They are the world's largest invertebrates, only discovered in 1925, and still hold many a mystery to the scientific world. Download FREE teacher-made resources covering 'Colossal Squid' View FREE Resources.

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   Giant squid, along with their cousin, the colossal squid, have beach-ball size eyes! Their eyes are the largest eyes in the animal kingdom and are about 10 inches (25 centimeters) in...

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   • The Colossal Squid Is the Heaviest Invertebrate in the World. You might have guessed by its name, but the colossal squid is REALLY BIG — in fact, it is the heaviest invertebrate on earth!
   • They Are Not at the Top of the Food Chain. Despite their massive size, colossal squids have many predators in the sea — particularly sperm whales (Physeter macrocephulus).
   • They Have the Largest Eyes on Earth. Colossal squids are not just gigantic animals. They also have gigantic eyeballs. In fact, their eyes are the biggest of any other animal on earth — including whales!
   • Colossal Squids Have Spikey Tentacles. The Cranchiidae family consists of about 20 species, including the colossal squid. Not only is the colossal squid the largest species, but it is also the only one that has sharp hooks on its tentacles!

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   Quick Facts. Type: Cephalapod; Diet: Large fish; Life span: Unknown; Size: Up to 45ft; Weight: 1100lbs (500kgs) Habitat: Cold waters, deep sea; Scientific name: Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

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    May 18, 2024 · The colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, is the biggest squid in the world, 9–10 metres (30–33 feet) long. [1] The colossal squid is bigger than a giant squid. Its body is reddish brown and it lives up to 2000m below the surface of the Southern Ocean. It is the main food eaten by sperm whales.