The colossal squid was identified and named 100 years ago, but humans have never actually seen one swimming around in its ...

But since the characteristic features needed to identify a colossal squid – hooks on the ends of the two long tentacles and in the middle of each of the eight shorter arms – weren’t clearly visible, ...

MARANG: The Terengganu Squid Jigging Programme this year is livelier with the participation of 50 foreigners from Asia, ...

FLORA LICHTMAN: Which were– what are the key features? KAT BOLSTAD: So what we’re looking for is a combination of hooks and suckers on the squid’s arms and tentacles. So a very quick clarification.

But since the characteristic features needed to identify a colossal squid – hooks on the ends of the two long tentacles and in the middle of each of the eight shorter arms – weren’t clearly visible, ...

In addition to their eight powerful arms, colossal squids have a longer pair of tentacles tipped with hooks — likely used to secure struggling prey or fend off attackers. Beyond these features, much ...

Scientists observed two curved hooks on the clubs at the ends of the squid's long tentacles. There are also hooks on the middle of its eight arms, an essential feature for colossal squids.