Largest mollusk known about but never seen (to 60 feet long)
1He found no Architeuthis in the tank, but he was undaunted.
2Many squid scientists wait for decades before getting their hands on the remains of an Architeuthis.
3O'Shea explained that these squid, which are found in coastal areas, were a smaller species than Architeuthis.
4The beaks are larger than some species of Architeuthis suggesting that the body size may be larger too.
5Meaning Architeuthis the giant squid.
6News of a marine event off Scotland last month has suggested a wholly splendid candidate - Architeuthis, the giant squid.
7The expedition ended without a glimpse of Architeuthis, but, at one point, several jumbo squid did appear on the ship's screens.
8In living Architeuthis and Mesonychoteuthis species large size is thought to be an adaptation to the harsh environment of the ocean depths.
9"After I saw you, I named my cat Architeuthis."
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