Kingdom Animalia Class Cephalopoda Order Teuthida Rank Genus | Phylum Mollusca Subclass Coleoidea Suborder Oegopsina | |
Similar Idioteuthis cordiformis, Mastigoteuthis agassizii, Mastigoteuthis magna, Mastigoteuthis, Whip‑lash squid |
Mastigotragus is a genus of whip-lash squid containing a single species. This species was originally placed within Mastigoteuthis, but has been subsequently separated from other species in that genus due to multiple morphological characters. This genus is characterized by a lack of antitragus in the funnel-locking cartilage, larger sucker rings on the tentacles, a particular photophore morphology, and relatively large eyelid photophore. This genus is Latin for 'whip-lash goat'.
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