Largest Eye in the World, Giant Squid - Smithsonian Ocean
WEBGiant squid have the largest eye in the animal kingdom. At up to 10 inches in diameter, people often describe it as the size of a dinner plate -- or, in other words, as big as a human head.
Colossal squid - Wikipedia
WEBThe colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is the largest member of its family Cranchiidae, the cockatoo or glass squids, with its second largest member being Megalocranchia fisheri. It is sometimes called the Antarctic cranch squid or giant squid (not to be confused with the giant squid in genus Architeuthis) and is believed to be the ...
Giant squid - Wikipedia
WEBThe giant squid has a sophisticated nervous system and complex brain, attracting great interest from scientists. It also has the largest eyes of any living creature except perhaps the colossal squid—up to at least 27 cm (11 in) in diameter, with a 9 cm (3.5 in) pupil (only the extinct ichthyosaurs are known to have had larger eyes). [18]
Colossal squid | Size, Eyes, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 24, 2024 · The colossal squid is a massive, elusive cephalopod species inhabiting cold, deep regions of the Southern Ocean. Biologists consider the colossal squid either the largest or second largest invertebrate in the world, both titles being shared with the giant squid (Architeuthis).
Giant Squids Have Huge Eyes to See Shiny Charging Whales
WEBJan 27, 2013 · The giant squid sees the world with eyes the size of soccer balls. They’re at least 25 centimetres (10 inches) across, making them the largest eyes on the planet. For comparison, the largest...
Giant squid | Description, SIze, & Facts | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · The eye diameter of the giant squid, which measures up to 27 cm (10.6 inches), is among the largest of all living animals; it is second only to that of the colossal squid.
I Spy… A Giant Squid Eye - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Floating in a colossal glass jar full of isopropyl alcohol is one of Earth’s most eye-catching ocular wonders — the soccer ball-sized eye of the elusive giant squid (Architeuthis dux).
Giant and colossal squid: revealing the secrets of the largest ...
WEBLiving in the darkness of the deep sea, the world's largest cephalopods lurk, waiting for their next meal. Thought to grow longer than a London bus, the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) and the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) tip the scales with weights of hundreds of kilogrammes.
Giant Squid - National Geographic
WEBMassive Eyes. Giant squid, along with their cousin, the colossal squid, have the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, measuring some 10 inches in diameter. These massive organs allow them to...
Giant squid: The real-life ocean Kraken - Live Science
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Giant squid (Architeuthis dux) are mysterious deep-sea predators with basketball-size eyes and tentacles that can stretch to 33 feet (10 meters) long. Giant squid are one of the world’s...