Histioteuthis reversa [Histioteuthis reversa]
Description
Also known as the reverse jewel squid, this species is native to the Atlantic Ocean. The main distinguishing characteristic of this species is its bioluminescent organs, which emit a blue-green light. The reverse jewel squid has a small size, with the mantle length usually not exceeding 20 cm. Its diet primarily consists of small fish and other squid.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Squids
Teuthida
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| Family |
Histioteuthids
Histioteuthidae
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| Genus |
Cock-eyed Squids
Histioteuthis
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