Thysanoteuthids [Thysanoteuthidae]

Description

Thysanoteuthidae, or Thysanoteuthids, are known for their striking appearance, with large eyes and a mantle covered in photophores. These light-producing organs are thought to be used for communication and attracting prey. Thysanoteuthids inhabit mid to deep water zones and are found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world.

Genera
Diamondback Squid
Diamondback Squid [Thysanoteuthis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
Order Squids
Teuthida
Statistics
  • Genera 1