2006-11-04 03:24:51 · 8 answers · asked by Alex C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Common Name: Giant Squid
Scientific name: Architeuthis dux
Size
Record breaker: Largest recorded giant squid was 18 meters long (59.5 feet). Its mantle was 5 meters (16.4 feet). It weighed 1 metric ton.
The average size of the giant squid is 6 to 13 meters (19.7 to 42.7 feet) That is total length. The mantle would be about 1 to 2.5 meters (3.2 to 8 feet). The average weight is estimated to be 50 to 300 kg (110 to 661 pounds)
Where are they found?
Squid in the genus Architeuthi are found in: northern Atlantic , from Labrador to the Gulf of Mexico; northern Norway to the Azores; northern Pacific from the Bering Sea to the Sea of Japan: southern Japan, Hawaii and California. It is also found in the Southern Ocean.
2006-11-04 03:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by Vango 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is such a thing as a giant squid. Some scientists believe they can get to about 37 feet and weigh 600 pounds. There's also another species of squid that is quite large called the colossal squid which has a mantle, that's the "head" of the animal, that is twice as big as a giant squid but much shorter arms making it about the same overall size.
2006-11-04 18:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, they do exist! Check the link below from the National Geographic. They were able to photograph the first live giant squid. In the news a month or two back, some fishermen found part of a dead giant squid - which would have been the largest found thus far. They get HUGE! There are many related links on this page that will give you more information. Good luck!
2006-11-04 15:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I just saw a special yesterday about the first photos taken of a live giant squid. A (moving) tentacle was stuck to the camera line when they brought it up and since it was almost 20 ft long, they estimated the size of the squid to be around 30 ft.
2006-11-04 15:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The animal—which measures roughly 25 feet (8 meters) long—was photographed 2,950 feet (900 meters) beneath the North Pacific Ocean. Japanese scientists attracted the squid toward cameras attached to a baited fishing line.
2006-11-04 15:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by kevink8125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is ...we have found several bodies washed up in the South Pacific and this year we have actual footage of one taking bait off a line
they live in very deep water
adult size range: 15- 45 ft
have 1 predator: the Sperm Whale
size ranging
2006-11-04 19:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, there is. I saw a picture of one in the newspaper last year and I also saw it on TV. I think it might be 20 feet long. Thats as long as two buses.
2006-11-04 11:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does exist. Not sure how big but i know it is VERY BIG!
2006-11-04 13:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by leedeedi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋