bigfin squid

English

Noun

bigfin squid (plural bigfin squids or bigfin squid)

1. Any member of the genus Magnapinna of rarely seen squid, characterized by extremely long arms and tentacles, and being the only squid known to inhabit the hadal zone of the ocean.

   Synonym: long-armed squid

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with the bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana).

References

• bigfin squid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Magnapinna on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Magnapinna on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons