colossal squid - Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni giant squid - Architeuthis dux and other species of the same Genus Not even in the game Genus. Here is an explanation from one of the links above: [rquoter] Unlike the giant squid, whose tentacles are equipped with suckers lined with small teeth, the suckers at the tips of the Colossal Squid's tentacles have sharp swiveling hooks. Its body is wider and stouter, and therefore heavier, than that of the giant squid. Colossal Squids are believed to have a longer mantle than giant squids, although their tentacles are shorter. [/rquoter]
Huh? They didn't set out to kill it. Once they hooked it & brought it to the surface, it was a goner. At least they got it on ice & it can be studied, scientists have never had a specimen quite like this before.
