Octopoteuthidae
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Octopoteuthidae
Berry, 1912b
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The Octopoteuthidae are a family of squid comprising two genera. The family is characterised by tentacles which cease to grow after the paralarval stage, and the use of a penis, instead of a hectocotylus.
Species
- Genus Octopoteuthis
- Genus Taningia
- Taningia danae, Dana octopus squid
- Taningia persica *
The species listed above with an asterisk (*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are a valid species or a synonym.
External links
- CephBase: Octopoteuthidae
- Octopoteuthidae discussion forum at TONMO.com
- Tree of Life web project: Octopoteuthidae
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