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Chiroteuthis calyx is a deep-sea chiroteuthid squid occurring in the Pacific Ocean. It has a gelatinous, elongated body and extremely long, slender tentacles that can extend well beyond the body length. Specimens have been recorded from mesopelagic to bathypelagic depths, generally below 500 meters...
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Elongated gelatinous deep-sea body and long tentacles are striking; limited data restrains consensus.
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Chiroteuthis mega is a species of deep-sea squid belonging to the family Chiroteuthidae, primarily distributed throughout the Pacific Ocean. It is recognized as one of the largest and most robust members within its genus, characterized by an elongated, gelatinous mantle and expansive fins. Like othe...
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Large chiroteuthid with distinctive body form; sparse familiarity keeps reputation moderate.
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A mastigoteuthid squid found in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters, one of several Planctoteuthis species adapted to a planktonic mesopelagic lifestyle with extensible tentacles.
Why this score
Planktonic mastigoteuthid adaptation is interesting, but species is obscure and lightly reviewed.
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Planctoteuthis lippula is a deep-water squid species in the family Chiroteuthidae, within the genus Planctoteuthis. The genus is recorded from lower mesopelagic to bathypelagic waters in tropical and temperate oceans, and its members have fragile, gelatinous bodies, elongated necks, large eyes, and...
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Thread-like tentacles and small planktonic form provide niche value; low recognition.
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Chiroteuthis veranyi is a deep-sea squid found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It belongs to the family Chiroteuthidae and is distinguished by a slender body and unusually long, whip-like tentacles. The tentacles extend well beyond the main body and are used in capturing prey in the...
Asperoteuthis acanthoderma is a deep-sea squid in the family Chiroteuthidae. It is distinguished by small spiny tubercles on the skin, a feature reflected in the species name, which refers to a rough or spiny surface. The species is associated with the Atlantic Ocean and is relevant to studies of ch...
Chiroteuthis picteti is a deep-sea squid in the family Chiroteuthidae. It has a slender, elongated body, long tentacles, and small photophores on the mantle, with photophores being light-producing organs used by many deep-water animals. The species is associated with the Atlantic Ocean and is releva...
Batoteuthis skolops is a rare deepwater squid and the sole recognized member of the family Batoteuthidae. It inhabits Antarctic and subantarctic waters of the Southern Ocean, where it has been collected in deep offshore water. Only a small number of specimens have ever been recovered, so its diet, r...
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