Thysanoteuthis
Encyclopedia
Thysanoteuthis is a genus
of large squid comprising one well known species, the Diamond Squid
, and two dubious taxa
.
The species listed above with an asterisk (* ) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are valid species or synonyms. The question mark (?) indicates questionable placement within the genus.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of large squid comprising one well known species, the Diamond Squid
Diamond Squid
The Diamond Squid or Diamondback Squid is a large species of squid growing to 100 cm in mantle length and a maximum weight of 30 kg, although it averages around 20 kg. The species occurs worldwide, throughout tropical and subtropical waters. Arms have two series of suckers, whereas...
, and two dubious taxa
Taxon
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Species
- ? Thysanoteuthis danae *
- Thysanoteuthis nuchalis *
- Thysanoteuthis rhombus, Diamond Squid or Diamondback Squid
The species listed above with an asterisk (