Cycloteuthidae
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| Cycloteuthidae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Subclass: | Coleoidea |
| Order: | Teuthida |
| Suborder: | Oegopsina |
| Family: | Cycloteuthidae Naef, 1923 |
| Genera | |
Cycloteuthidae is a family in the order Teuthida, comprising two genera. While physically dissimilar, molecular evidence supports the relatedness of the genera. The family is found primarily in mesopelagic tropical to subtropical waters. Cycloteuthidae is characterised by a triangular funnel locking apparatus.
[edit] Species
- Genus Cycloteuthis
- Genus Discoteuthis
The entries listed above with an asterisk (*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are valid or synonyms.
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