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 [Thysanoteuthis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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Order |
Squids
Teuthida
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Statistics
- Genera 1