Planctoteuthis [Planctoteuthis]

Description

The genus Planctoteuthis comprises a group of squids found in deep-sea environments. These squids are notable for their small size and planktonic lifestyle, with some species spending a significant portion of their lives floating in the water column rather than actively swimming. They possess relatively simple, streamlined bodies with short arms and tentacles compared to other members of the Chiroteuthidae family. Their adaptation to a planktonic lifestyle suggests a unique ecological niche among deep-sea cephalopods.

Species

Oliver's Squid [Planctoteuthis oliveri]

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Dana's Squid [Planctoteuthis danae]

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Exquisite Cranch Squid [Planctoteuthis exquisita]

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Larval Cranch Squid [Planctoteuthis lippula]

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Taxonomy