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architeuthis

/ˌɑːr.kɪˈtjuː.θɪs/

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noun

/ˌɑːr.kɪˈtjuː.θɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род гигантских кальмаров, считающихся крупнейшими известными моллюсками, хотя редко наблюдаемых в естественной среде обитания.

A noun referring to a genus of giant squid, considered the largest known mollusk, though rarely observed in its natural habitat.

  1. Giant squidC2formalscientific

    A large deep-sea squid of the genus Architeuthis, known to be one of the largest mollusks, though rarely observed in its natural habitat.

    ruГигантский кальмар

    • Architeuthis is believed to reach lengths of up to 60 feet.
    • Marine biologists have studied the elusive Architeuthis for decades.
    • The giant squid, Architeuthis dux, remains one of the ocean's greatest mysteries.

    Synonymsgiant squid

Forms
  • architeuthidae plural form
  • architeuthises plural form
  • architeuthidae' possessive plural form
  • architeuthises' possessive plural form
  • architeuthis's possessive singular form