Chiroteuthis picteti [Chiroteuthis picteti]
Description
This deep-sea species is found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is distinguished by its large size and the presence of photophores, light-producing organs, on its arms and tentacles. It is thought to use its bioluminescence for communication and luring prey.
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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