Oliver's Squid [Planctoteuthis oliveri]
Description
Oliver's squid is a small, gelatinous species with a mantle length of 2-3 cm. The squid is characterized by its 8 arms and 2 longer tentacles. The tentacles are unique with a slightly swollen base and a series of suckers in the middle. It inhabits the mesopelagic zone and is found in the Atlantic Ocean.
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 |
Planctoteuthis
Planctoteuthis
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