Giant Pacific Squid [Polyschides pacificus]
Description
The Polyschides pacificus, also known as the Giant Pacific Squid, is a large cephalopod species found in the Pacific Ocean. This species is one of the largest of the squid species, with some individuals growing up to 3 meters in length. It has a unique reddish-brown coloration and two larger tentacles that it uses for capturing prey. This species is known to inhabit deeper waters, where it hunts a variety of marine animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Polyschides
Polyschides
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