Thysanoteuthis
| Thysanoteuthis | |
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| Thysanoteuthis rhombus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Subclass: | Coleoidea |
| Order: | Teuthida |
| Suborder: | Oegopsina |
| Family: | Thysanoteuthidae Keferstein, 1866 |
| Genus: | Thysanoteuthis Troschel, 1857 |
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Thysanoteuthis danae | |
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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.
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