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Giant squid
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This species is one of the world’s largest squid and is found in the deep sea. In August 1994, the specimen displayed at the Churaumi Aquarium was caught alive in a lure by diamondback squid fishermen at a depth of 500 meters off the coast of Uruma City, Okinawa. It is an unusual and rare species, and they are rarely seen alive.
Scientific name | Architeuthis dux |
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English name | Giant squid |
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