Architeuthids [Architeuthidae]

Description

Architeuthidae, home to the giant squid, includes some of the largest known cephalopods. These squids are characterized by their enormous size, with long tentacles and a massive mantle. Architeuthids are deep-sea dwellers and have been the subject of many legendary tales due to their elusive nature and impressive size. They are found in deep oceanic waters worldwide.

Genera
Giant Squid
Giant Squid [Architeuthis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
Order Squids
Teuthida
Statistics
  • Genera 1