3 species of squid are labeled giant monsters from birth

With an oversized body, these squid species are considered to be the embodiment of the legendary "monster".

From ancient times , "giant ink" is the common name for describing the "gods of death" at sea through folk tales, legends or through the sailors' accounts.

This is not really unfounded by the deep sea, there really exist monster squid species enough to make us terrified.

Let's take a look at the species of squid with terrible size, enough to be labeled 'water monster' below.

1. Colossal ink

Colossal squid has the scientific name Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni that resides around cold waters in Antarctic waters.

It is estimated that colossal ink can reach a length of about 14m and weigh up to 750kg - making it the largest mollusk known in the world.

The largest individual colossal squid ever caught is in New Zealand with a length of 14.5m and weighing up to 495kg.

Besides the massive body, the eyes of this squid are also honored as the biggest eye in the animal world. Their eyes have a diameter of up to 30-40cm with pupils up to 10cm in height.

In addition, unlike other squid species, suckers of Colossal ink are also equipped with sharp blades. This feature makes colossal ink more dangerous and 'more powerful' in the deep sea.

The tooth part of Colossal ink.

Giant squid

One of the most talked about monsters is the Kraken - the water monster is said to have a giant squid shape (some describe Kraken as an octopus).

Kraken has been the subject of many stories of coastal people since the 1180s. Accordingly, this "squid" is up to 2,500m long and can create terrifying giant whirlpools, submerging boats in a way easily.

Giant squid.

The scientists who tried to find the Kraken proof were real and there is now one single squid that is most similar to it, the giant squid.

Giant squid (giant squid) of the genus Architeuthis is the second largest mollusk in the animal world and one of the largest invertebrates.

According to some reports, this squid can be up to 20m long. However, this information has not been validated when the largest squid specimen found is only 10m long, weighing 275kg.

In October 2013, a giant squid up to 10m was washed ashore on the coast of Cantabria (Spain) causing a stir about the existence of sea monsters.

Experts say giant squid lives in every ocean in the world, most commonly near continents and archipelagos in the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, around Japan in Northern Thailand. Pacific and Southwest Pacific.

Some say that the rumors about water monsters, especially the Kraken story, are about this animal.

3. Bigfin 'long hand' ink

Not owning an impressive size like the two squid species mentioned above, but with seemingly endless 'arms', Bigfin squid also deserves its name on the ocean's surreal monster list.

In fact, Bigfin ink is considered a quite mysterious species because it is rare, so scientists have not got much information about this unique invertebrate.

They appear randomly through video footage of some deep-sea expeditions, with a distinctive appearance compared to other squid species due to the fact that they possess many thin and long strands of tentacles. body times.

Specifically, these tentacles are estimated to be 15-20 times longer than the body length. Scientists predict the total length of this species can be up to 8m or more.

Some reports also note that this "sea monster" squid is found at depths below 2,000m below sea level. However, no intact specimens have been recorded.