MadSci Network: Zoology |
Giant squid have long tentacles - the largest specimen pulled up was about 200kg and nearly 3m long in total. That's pretty big for a squid! They have a strong, calcified beak buried in the centre of all those gangle arms (tentacles) that can break and pull at flesh. Inside, they have a snail like radula (or tongue) that rasps away at soft tissue from prey. With equipment like this, they generally target soft bodied animals like fish and other giant squid. Their long, slender bodies are well adapted for darting after other rapid animals. Hope this helps! -Alastair
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