European Squid [Loligo vulgaris]
Description
This species can be found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and North Seas. They are well known for their speed and agility in the water, and their ability to quickly change color. They typically live in shallow waters and feed on fish and other small invertebrates.
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 |
Onychoteuthids
Onychoteuthidae
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| Genus |
Swordtip Squid
Ancistroteuthis
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