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How big can

a squid grow?

The largest specimen of giant squid ever
seen was 59 ft (18 m) long and weighed in

at a hefty 2,000 lb (900 kg). They live in the
depths of the oceans and are rarely seen.

The mantle, or main body,
The 59-ft (18-m) specimen covers the squid’s internal
is an unofficial record. organs, including its heart,
Scientific studies put the stomach, and gills.
squid’s maximum length at
43 ft (13 m) from its mantle
to its outstretched tentacles.

The eyes of the giant
squid are the size of
dinner plates. The only
creature with bigger eyes
is the colossal squid.

FAST FACTS LOOK AT THOSE SUCKERS

A squid moves quickly by jet propulsion: it The squid’s arms
sucks water into its mantle, then pushes and tentacles
it out through its funnel. It uses its fins have hundreds of
to move at slow speeds. rings of suckers.
Tentacle Arm Head Mantle They are lined
with teeth made
from chitin, a
similar substance
to fingernails.
Funnel

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