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When was the giant squid first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The giant squid was first scientifically described in 1857.
The Full Story
The giant squid was first described in 1857 by the Danish zoologist Japetus Steenstrup. For centuries, giant squid had appeared in sailors’ stories and legends, but formal science finally recorded them as real animals. They live in deep ocean waters and can grow to enormous sizes, making them some of the most mysterious creatures in the sea. Their scientific description marked an important moment in marine biology.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1857
2.Described by Japetus Steenstrup
3.A deep-sea cephalopod
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