Biology:Thysanoteuthis
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Short description: Genus of squids
| Thysanoteuthis | |
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| Thysanoteuthis rhombus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Oegopsida |
| Superfamily: | Cranchioidea |
| Family: | Thysanoteuthidae Keferstein, 1866 |
| Genus: | Thysanoteuthis Troschel, 1857[1] |
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| Thysanoteuthis rhombus Troschel, 1857
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Thysanoteuthis is a genus of large squid comprising one well-known species, the diamond squid, and two dubious taxa.
Species
- ? Thysanoteuthis danae
- Thysanoteuthis nuchalis
- Thysanoteuthis rhombus, diamond squid or diamondback squid
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
- ↑ Julian Finn (2016). "Thysanoteuthis Troschel, 1857". MolluscaBase. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=138553.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q3023855 entry
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