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The Seattle "Kraken"?? Ugh; really?!
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According to Wikipedia,
‘The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is part of the family Cranchiidae. It is sometimes called the Antarctic squid or giant cranch squid and is believed to be the largest squid species in terms of mass. It is the only recognized member of the genus Mesonychoteuthis and is known from only a small number of specimens. The species is confirmed to reach a mass of at least 495 kilograms (1,091 lb), though the largest specimens—known only from beaks found in sperm whalestomachs—may perhaps weigh as much as 600–700 kilograms (1,300–1,500 lb),making it the largest-known invertebrate. Maximum total length has been estimated at 9–10 metres (30–33 ft).
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And I’d only add - what a wonder to behold (ahem from fairly safe distance!)
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