Biology:Thysanoteuthis

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Short description: Genus of squids

Thysanoteuthis
Thysanoteuthis rhombus (Naef).jpg
Thysanoteuthis rhombus
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Oegopsida
Superfamily: Cranchioidea
Family: Thysanoteuthidae
Keferstein, 1866
Genus: Thysanoteuthis
Troschel, 1857[1]
Type species
Thysanoteuthis rhombus
Troschel, 1857
Species
Synonyms
  • Cirrobrachium Hoyle, 1904

Thysanoteuthis is a genus of large squid comprising one well-known species, the diamond squid, and two dubious taxa.

Species

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.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3023855 entry