Telescope Squid [Teuthowenia]

Telescope Squid
Description

Teuthowenia, or Telescope Squids, are known for their large, telescopic eyes which are believed to be an adaptation to their deep-sea habitat. These squids have a transparent body and are capable of dramatic color changes when threatened.

Species
Telescope Octopus
Telescope Octopus [Teuthowenia pellucida]
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Glass Squid
Glass Squid [Teuthowenia megalops]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
Order Squids
Teuthida
Family Cranchiids
Cranchiidae
Statistics
  • Species 2