description Alloteuthis subulata Overview
Alloteuthis subulata is a species of slender squid in the family Loliginidae, commonly known as the European squid. It occurs in the northeastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean and is associated with coastal and continental-shelf waters. The species is smaller and more slender than some commercially important squids and may be taken incidentally in fisheries targeting other cephalopods or fish. It is a marine animal rather than a freshwater squid.
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What is Alloteuthis subulata commonly called?
Alloteuthis subulata is commonly known as the European squid. It is a slender squid in the family Loliginidae.
Where does Alloteuthis subulata live?
The species occurs in the northeastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It is associated with coastal and continental-shelf waters.
How is Alloteuthis subulata different from larger squid?
Alloteuthis subulata is smaller and more slender than some related squid species. Its body shape is one of the useful features for distinguishing it from bulkier relatives.
What family does Alloteuthis subulata belong to?
It belongs to Loliginidae, the family commonly known as the pencil squids or inshore squids. The species is adapted to marine coastal and shelf habitats.
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