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 [Architeuthis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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Order |
Squids
Teuthida
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Statistics
- Genera 1