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How big is a colossal squid?
the colossal squid is a huge mystery creature of the deep and has only been seen about 50 times and they can grow according to the last sighting in June 2010 up to 22m
Was a live colossal squid been caught?
Yes, a live colossal squid has indeed been caught in Alaska under an iceberg that was as big as Texas! Yes, a live one was caught by Japanese marine biologists two years ago, but they killed it in the process by dragging it up from its natural environment. By the time the squid was photographed it was already dying. Also, New Zealand fisherman caught a colossal squid in Antarctic waters.
Is there a difference between the Kraken and the Giant Squid?
No. The colossal squid is the largest type of squid in the world. Females, that is. An adult female colossal squid is LARGEST squid in the world!ya der iz proof of kraken big old squid draggin ships down to ground 80 feet bigger than itty bitty colossal squidy
What is the length of the biggest squid?
The biggest squid in the world is the colossal squid.
What do Colossal Squids eat?
the colossal squids tentacles are used to fight off the large sperm whales trying to hunt it. the squid also eats small fish or other squid that dwell down in the abyss. ============================================================ The Colossal Squid primarily feeds through its narrow esophagus. In spite of the specimen that was studied in 2008, the scientific community defers to make generalizations on its specific diet as no intact stomach had been found. Behavior, including on how the specimen was caught in 2007 in Ross Sea, suggests that their diet may have been composed mostly of toothfish and, in some cases, that of other Colossal Squid. (http://www.monsterssightings.com/sea-monster-sightings/colossal-squid.html) I'd think that it's most powerful weapon is the beak, whereas the tenacles are more for grasping its prey.
What is the biggest aquatic invertebrate?
The largest invertebrate known to man (so far, we still haven't explored our oceans properly) is the colossal squid.It can grow up to 14-16m. They are found in the southern oceans, along the Antarctica below the South American continent and Australia.The Colossal Squid (:
How many suckers are on a tentacle of a giant squid?
There have not been enough specimens captured to count them and get an average number.
What will happen to the colossal squid if global warming occurred?
the global warming indicates as an air pollution cause of the air pollute us one of the genes is been recovered by its pollution.
Have scientists ever found a live giant squid?
No, none have been captured alive, but there are photographs of live giant squid.
How many squids are there on earth?
Actually the colossal squid hasn't been proved an actual species yet so its hard to say how many, sorry.
How big are giant squids?
They are not as large as the colossal squid which is 46 feet but they are 43 feet (average). The females are larger and they have eyes the size of volley balls. A very large one was seen that was 48 feet. The colossal squid is nearly the same size long as a blue whale. The very large size is due to deep sea gigantism and that produces other very large animals as well.
What countries have colossal stone heads been found?
The most large ones are the Easter Island rock faces.
