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What is a Colossal Squid?

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What is a Colossal Squid?

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A Colossal Squid is, as you might imagine, a really big squid. These squid are so unique that they have been given their very own genus, Mesonychoteuthis, to differentiate them from other squid species, including the Giant Squid, another impressive specimen in the Cephalopod class. While Colossal Squid were the stuff of legends for centuries, in the 20th century, evidence began turning up to support the legends, and as of 2008, around 10 specimens had been caught or found and studied by researchers who wanted to learn more about these remarkable creatures.