In this way, the Mire Squid conceals itself from attacking predators while boiling them alive. Like other Octopoda, the creature exhibits deimatic behavior when threatened, expelling a thick cloud of black ink that is heated within the furnace-like temperatures of its mantal chambers. Again we see evidence of the superthermal gigantism unique to this environment, though a much more detailed geothermal study will be required if we are to understand the environmental factors which have led to the growth of such enormous lifeforms. Initial hypotheses suggest this lake-dwelling creature is a distant cousin of the Giant Pacific octopus, though with some notable evolutionary mutations. The Mire Squid is a giant cephalopod that exhibits a hybrid of squid/octopus physiology. Being massive prehistoric cephalopods, they don't seem to have much personality, as their main goals appear to be hunting prey and survival. Mire Squids are ambush predators that lurk in the waters of Skull Island for unsuspecting prey. Their jaws resemble that of a beak, which can spin at great speeds, creating a whirlpool effect in the water. Their heads resemble that of an octopus, and they have eight long arms lined with suction cups. Mire Squids resemble a colossal cross between a squid and an octopus.
Mire Squids seemingly get their name from their environment, as "mire" refers to a stretch of swampy or boggy ground, the same areas they tend to inhabit.
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