- Cycloteuthidae
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Cycloteuthidae Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopoda Subclass: Coleoidea Order: Teuthida Suborder: Oegopsina Family: Cycloteuthidae
Naef, 1923Genera Cycloteuthidae is a family in the order Teuthida, 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 is characterised by a triangular funnel-locking apparatus.
Species
- Genus Cycloteuthis
- Cycloteuthis akimushkini *
- Cycloteuthis sirventi *
- Genus Discoteuthis
- Discoteuthis discus *
- Discoteuthis laciniosa
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- Genus Cycloteuthis
