These are also edible. The third edible part of the squid is the mantle. This is the loose outer covering of the animal that ...
Most squid species have a torpedo-shaped body, called a mantle, supported by an internal shell known as a gladius or pen.
The 'giant' squid, which is of the Architeuthis dux species has a mantle length of 2.7 meters and an overall length of 10 meters, and was caught during a regular trawl by the Fishing Vessel 'John ...
Dr. Arkhipin said that it is quite common for squid of this species to grow to a mantle length of 5 meters and an overall length of 20 meters. However he added that, 'I would not advise that this ...