Chiroteuthis imperator [Chiroteuthis imperator]
Description
Known as the Emperor Squid, this species is found in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by a large, robust body with extensive fins. The species is bioluminescent, with light-producing organs located near the eyes and on the tentacles.
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 |
Chiroteuthids
Chiroteuthidae
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| Genus |
Chiroteuthis
Chiroteuthis
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