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Architeuthis Giant Squid Feeding Tentacle | Ogasawara, Japan, Bonin Islands

Segment of an Architeuthis giant squid feeding tentacle (tentacular arm) that was left in the water by a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) after it breached. This squid arm fragment measured 351 centimeters. Note the suction cups, which are lined with finely serrated teeth made of chitin, which help the squid grab and hold prey.

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Segment of an Architeuthis giant squid feeding tentacle (tentacular arm) that was left in the water by a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) after it breached. This squid arm fragment measured 351 centimeters. Note the suction cups, which are lined with finely serrated teeth made of chitin, which help the squid grab and hold prey.