All squid lay eggs. Some lay single eggs, others lay clusters of eggs in a large jelly-like floating mass. Giant squid lay eggs in this way, so colossal squid probably do the same. The eggs hatch out into …

Sep 22, 2014 · Scientists examined the recent colossal squid and found that it was female, as are all colossal squid specimens found so far. It is unknown if there is a biological reason, such as sexual …

Sep 11, 2014 · The colossal squid specimen dissected in 2008 was female – they were able to tell this by the eggs the squid was carrying in the mantle. All squid lay eggs, and it’s likely that colossal squid …

A colossal squid has three main body parts: the mantle and fin, the head, and a circle of arms and tentacles.

All squid have sharp horny beaks made of material similar to human fingernails. The colossal squid has the largest beak of any squid, including the giant squid.

Except for the Te Papa logo, the images on page 5 (created by freepik.com), the colossal squid activity book by the Museum of New Zealand Papa Tongarewa is licensed under a Creative Commons …

An activity book to help kids explore the bizarre anatomy of the colossal squid, where it lives, how it came to Te Papa, and what it eats. Suitable for ages 10+.

Learn all about the inside bits of a colossal squid! Including the gills, heart, and blood.

The squid then spreads its eight arms apart to expose an array of hooks and suckers. As the squid retracts its tentacles, this draws the prey within reach of its arms, which envelop the struggling fish.

Sep 18, 2014 · Like all other colossal squid specimens found, this colossal squid is female. Scientists were able to determine this by examining the animal’s reproductive parts and extracting eggs.