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Aeoloteuthis musculosa

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description Aeoloteuthis musculosa Overview

A loliginid squid of the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, distinguished by its notably muscular mantle relative to congeners, as reflected in the species epithet 'musculosa.'

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What kind of squid is Aeoloteuthis musculosa?

Aeoloteuthis musculosa is a loliginid squid. It is associated with the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.

Where does Aeoloteuthis musculosa live?

Its recorded range includes the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Those waters connect the species to the tropical and subtropical marine fauna of the region.

What does the name musculosa mean in Aeoloteuthis musculosa?

The epithet musculosa refers to the species' notably muscular mantle. The name highlights a body feature that helps distinguish it from related squids.

How is Aeoloteuthis musculosa distinguished from related species?

It is noted for having a particularly muscular mantle relative to congeners. In squid taxonomy, that kind of comparison is made against closely related species in the same genus or family.

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