Most squid species have a torpedo-shaped body ... Both cuttlefish and squid are a bit wild-eyed—but in different ways. Cuttlefish have a W-shaped pupil that allows them to see different ...

which gave scientists crucial information about how different squid species care for their young. This technology can be used to capture more information about giant squids as well to understand ...

A species of oval squid from Okinawa, locally known as Shiro-ika, is being cultured at OIST’s Marine Science Station. This animal exhibited amazing camouflaging abilities never before recorded ...

The squid has a special symbiotic organ called the light organ, which is colonized by one species of bacteria ... and determine the effects they have on the host. This is very different from the human ...

Susan Waugh, a senior curator at Te Papa, said scientists hope to find out more about where the creature fits in the food chain, how much genetic variation there is among different squid types ...

dux in terms of sheer size, and some scientists argue that the Architeuthis genus actually includes a variety of giant squid species, rather than A. dux alone, according to the Smithsonian.