Ancient Squid 'Beak' Fossils Found on Cretaceous Rocks Reveal They Dominated the Oceans In The Dinosaur Era A collection of ...

Cutting-edge digital fossil-mining reveals early squid evolution, diversification, and importance in marine ecosystems.

A groundbreaking discovery in the world of paleontology has revealed the presence of 40 previously unknown species of ancient ...

Using an advanced fossil discovery technique on Late Cretaceous rocks from Japan, researchers found elusive and ancient squid beak fossils proving that squids thrived while dinosaurs died.

Imagine peacefully paddleboarding and enjoying the beautiful scenery around you, when suddenly a massive tentacle emerges ...

But whatever it was, it seemed as surprised to see the submersible as its operators were to find it—the squid released a small, green cloud of ink after noticing the robot visitor. Researchers ...

Stubby squid typically live for one and a half to two years. Wilson says that this particular pint-sized predator was already full-sized — a whopping three inches — when he found her.

©Shiva N hegde/Shutterstock.com Cannibalism within a species is not unheard of, particularly in species like the giant squid. This cephalopod lives in the Twilight Zone, where finding food can be a ...

Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) are also known as jumbo squid, and it’s easy to see why — they are absolutely enormous. An adult can reach 7 feet in length and weigh 110 pounds.

But we’re talking about a mollusk here – so, how are they using them? The purpose of the octopus beak taps into the discovery that all octopuses, cuttlefish, and some squid are venomous.

The teeth structures inside squid suckers. Squid sucker teeth have some outstanding properties. They’re resistant to compression, yet they’re flexible and can conform to the shape of their prey.

Chinese scientists have discovered a new species similar to the vampire squid in the depths of the South China Sea. Photo: South China Sea Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of ...