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The largest confirmed colossal squid specimen was captured in 2007 by a New Zealand fishing vessel in Antarctic waters.
While the giant squid Architeuthis dux may exceed it in length, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni has a bulkier body mass, with estimates suggesting weights up to 495 kilograms.
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This difference reflects contrasting evolutionary strategies. Giant squid evolved elongated bodies and tentacles for rapid strikes, whereas colossal squid developed a thicker mantle and more muscular build suited for cold Antarctic waters.
The comparison challenges assumptions that size is defined solely by length. In deep-sea biology, mass can be a more critical measure of dominance.
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