architeuthis

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A genus of gigantic cephalopods, allied to the squids, found esp. in the North Atlantic and about New Zealand.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Giant squid of the genus Architeuthis are unusual in that they possess both a large penis and modified arm tips, although whether the latter are used for spermatophore transfer is uncertain. Source: Internet

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