Important clues about the anatomy and evolution of the mysterious giant squid (Architeuthis dux) are revealed through publication of its full genome sequence. How did the monstrous giant squid -- ...

Architeuthis dux, better known as the giant squid, is likely the inspiration for the legendary kraken. The Granger Collection, New York There are few monsters left in the world. As our species has ...

Top, schematic of squid anatomy showing the location of the "giant axon," an unusually large neural projection that partly controls the squid's jet propulsion system, used for very fast movement, ...

The colossal squid has been frozen in a giant block of ice since its capture, and researchers at the New Zealand museum will examine it in front of the cameras sometime this week. They will fully ...