Southern Jewel Squid [Stigmatoteuthis dofleini]
Description
Stigmatoteuthis dofleini, or the Southern Jewel Squid, is a squid species in the Histioteuthidae family. It is found in the southern hemisphere, specifically in subtropical and temperate waters. Southern Jewel Squids have a unique body structure with a substantially elongated mantle. They are known for their bioluminescent capabilities, with small light organs or photophores scattered throughout their body. The exact behavior and lifestyle of this species remains largely hidden due to the difficulty of studying deep sea organisms.
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 |
Stigmatoteuthis
Stigmatoteuthis
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