Bigfin squid - Wikipedia
The first visual record of an adult bigfin squid was in September 1988. The crew of the submersible Nautile encountered a bigfin squid off the coast of northern Brazil, 10°42.91′N 40°53.43′W, at a depth of 4,735 metres (15,535 ft).
11 Remarkably Cool Squids - Mental Floss
Nov 11, 2013 · 1. Cock-Eyed Squid (Histioteuthis sp.) Most animals are symmetrical. But the eyes of these deep-sea invertebrates are almost comically disproportionate: the left is usually over twice as big as...
Eerie video captures elusive, alien-like squid gliding in the Gulf …
Nov 18, 2021 · A ghostly squid with huge, iridescent fins and funky, elbow-like bends in its tentacles is rarely seen, but scientists recently captured stunning footage of the elusive animal during an...
16 Types of Squid: Facts and Photos - TRVST
Sep 13, 2023 · 16 Types of Squid. Diving into the vast world of marine biology, we encounter an astonishing diversity of life forms. Among these, the squid stands out in its unique grace and diversity, with over 300 species of squid classified under the family Cephalopoda.
10 weird creatures found in the deep sea in 2021 | Live Science
Dec 28, 2021 · The ghostly squid has a very odd body plan with huge, iridescent fins and bizarre elbow-like bends in its tentacles.
At Last, This Unbelievably Weird Squid Has Been Spotted in the Wild
Nov 2, 2020 · At last, the unbelievably weird ram's head squid has been spotted in the wild. Watch the astonishing footage—and see why it has scientists stunned.
32 truly bizarre deep-sea creatures - Live Science
Aug 23, 2024 · From worms with squid-like tentacles to fish with teeth on their tongues, here are some of the most alien-looking creatures in the deep ocean.
6 Amazing Cephalopods You Didn't Know Exist - Oceanic Society
Jun 24, 2014 · Few groups of animals are as dazzling and diverse as the cephalopods, a group of around 800 living marine species that includes squid, octopuses, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. In honor of Cephalopod Week, we put together a list of six of the most amazing, unusual, and little-known cephalopod species. Enjoy!
10 Incredible Squid Facts - A-Z Animals
Aug 21, 2023 · Share on: Advertisement. While a squid can often be confused with an octopus, these soft-bodied mollusks are quite different for many reasons. Apart from their size and body, these animals can also camouflage! They also have remarkably interesting defense mechanisms and are amazing hunters.
This Twisted Squid Is Unlike Any We've Seen Before, And
Apr 23, 2018 · Its manner of swimming resembled a nautilus, and its colouring resembled that of a vampire squid (neither a vampire, nor actually a squid), but the researchers believe it may be a mysterious squid called Discoteuthis discus, which …