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Giant squid: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 12 m.

representative total length, including tentacles

12 m = 1,200 cm. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

The total length includes two particularly elongated tentacles.

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Giant squid, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

The total length includes two particularly extended tentacles. Displayed dimension: representative total length, including tentacles.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Naturalistic illustration of a giant squid; anatomy, texture and colouring are interpreted, not a photograph.