The giant squid is a carnivore and feeds on crustaceans, smaller squid and fish.
One of the eight species of the genus Architeuthis.
Architeuthis dux
Architeuthis, or the giant squid, is capable of severely hurting or killing a human, although there have been no verified accounts of Architeuthis ever doing so. Architeuthis usually eats deep-sea fish and other squid.
The Giant Squid, Architeuthis dux.
The giant squid (Architeuthis dux) is motile; they move themselves by a mechanism similar to jet propulsion. Sessile animals do not have brains, but the squid does.
The giant squid is a carnivore and feeds on crustaceans, smaller squid and fish.
Architeuthis dux is the scientific name for the giant squid, a large cephalopod species found in deep ocean waters. The name "Architeuthis" derives from Greek, meaning "chief" or "principal" squid, while "dux" is Latin for "leader" or "chief." This species is notable for its enormous size, with some specimens reaching lengths of up to 43 feet (13 meters). The giant squid is known for its elusive behavior and has been a subject of fascination in both science and mythology.
The genus is Architeuthis. But that I know of the Giant Squid is the only member of that genus so you could just call it that
They're in phylum Mollusca, meaning they are mollusks. After that, they're in the class Cephalopoda, subclass Coloeidea, order Teuthida, suborder Oegopsina, family Architeuthidae, genus Architeuthis. The most well-known species of giant squid is Architeuthis dux.
Architeuthiphobia? Architeuthis is the scientific name for the Giant Squid, so it would sound logical that the name we would be this or close to this word.
Carolus Linnaeus included kraken as cephalopods with the scientific name Microcosmus in the first edition of his Systema Naturae (1735.)Please note the kraken is a legendary sea monster out of Icelandic/Norse myth and saga.
-- The common market squid is Loligo opalescens. However, there are over 300 classified squid species, so you will have to be more specific. -- Giant boy-- The scientific name for the giant squid is Architeuthis dux.== ==