giant squid
any squid of the genus Architeuthis, inhabiting deep ocean bottoms and sometimes attaining an arm span of 65 feet (20 meters) or more.
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For instance, on day four, a giant squid attached itself to the submarine—it wanted to play bingo, of course.
This puzzle challenge brings joy to the world of code | Siobhan Roberts | December 17, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewSperm whales spend most of their time deep in the water hunting for giant squid and other animals.
“The opportunity to unlock more of the secrets to the biology of giant squids,” he said, “will hopefully prevent future strandings.”
Giant squid that washed ashore in South Africa is a rare glimpse of the deep-sea creature | Heather Djunga | November 10, 2020 | Washington PostThey hope that this fresh genetic material will help them determine whether there is one or more species of giant squid roaming the oceans.
Giant squid that washed ashore in South Africa is a rare glimpse of the deep-sea creature | Heather Djunga | November 10, 2020 | Washington PostKraken: The symbol of House Greyjoy of the Iron Islands, a giant squid in gold on a black field.
A voracious giant squid sucking a pirate ship down to Davy Jones' locker.
Everybody had been making fun of Dr. Harvey because he said there was such a thing as the giant squid.
Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North | Fullerton WaldoThe killing of a giant squid had been preceded by a specific guess that linked it to meteoric falls in the Luzon Deep.
Creatures of the Abyss | Murray LeinsterAnother flare swept from the fishing boat's deck in the direction of the giant squid.
Creatures of the Abyss | Murray Leinster"I presume you mean that a giant squid or cuttle fish has attacked us," spoke the professor.
Under the Ocean to the South Pole | Roy RockwoodThe Judge says the world is full of marvels and I fancy, your encounter with that giant squid is one of them.
Dorothy on a House Boat | Evelyn Raymond
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