Cycloteuthidae
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| Cycloteuthidae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Oegopsida |
| Family: | Cycloteuthidae Naef, 1923[1] |
| Type genus | |
| Cycloteuthis Joubin, 1919
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| Genera | |
The Cycloteuthidae are a family in the order Oegopsida, 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 are characterised by a triangular funnel locking apparatus.
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.
References
- ^ Julian Finn (2016). "Cycloteuthidae Naef, 1923". World Register of Marine Species. Flanders Marine Institute. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
External links
- CephBase: Cycloteuthidae
- Tree of Life web project: CycloteuthidaeError: "Q682550" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.
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