The giant squid rivals the colossal squid in overall size, and there is an ongoing debate over which species is the largest. The maximum total length of examined specimens is roughly 13 meters (about 43 feet), with a mantle length (that is, the length of the mantle and head only) of more than 2.25 meters (7.4 feet). In contrast, the combined length of the colossal squid’s body and tentacles can measure up to 14 meters (roughly 46 feet).
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