Subclass Coleoidea Suborder Oegopsina Higher classification Oegopsina | Order Teuthida Scientific name Octopoteuthidae Rank Family | |
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Lower classifications Taningia danae, Taningia persica | ||
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
The species listed above with an asterisk (*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are a valid species or a synonym.
References
Octopoteuthidae Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA