Kingdom Animalia Subclass Coleoidea Suborder Oegopsina Scientific name Taningia Rank Genus | Phylum Mollusca Order Teuthida Family Octopoteuthidae Higher classification Octopoteuthidae | |
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Lower classifications Taningia danae, Taningia persica | ||
Taningia is a genus of squid in the family Octopoteuthidae. It has one confirmed species, Taningia danae. Another species, Taningia persica, is suggested, but has been questioned. The genus is named after Danish fisheries biologist Aage Vedel Taaning (1890-1958).
Taningia danae
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