geoteuthis

/dʒiːoʊˈtuːθɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of deep-sea squid, specifically the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) and the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) have previously been classified within the genus Geoteuthis.

“The deep-sea fisherman studied the geoteuthis species found in the dark ocean waters.”

Synonyms

  • abyssal squid
  • deep-sea squid

Antonyms

  • shallow-water squid
  • surface-dwelling squid