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Nototeuthis dimegacotyle

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description Nototeuthis dimegacotyle Overview

A squid of the family Neoteuthidae found in Southern Ocean waters, notable for the unusually large suckers present on both rows of its tentacular club.

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What is unusual about Nototeuthis dimegacotyle?

Nototeuthis dimegacotyle is notable for unusually large suckers on both rows of its tentacular club. Those enlarged suckers are a key feature used to recognize the species.

Where does Nototeuthis dimegacotyle live?

The species is found in Southern Ocean waters. It is a squid of the family Neoteuthidae.

What is a tentacular club in a squid?

A tentacular club is the expanded end of a squid's feeding tentacle, where suckers and other structures help seize prey. In Nototeuthis dimegacotyle, both sucker rows on this club are unusually large.

What family is Nototeuthis dimegacotyle in?

Nototeuthis dimegacotyle belongs to the squid family Neoteuthidae. Its Southern Ocean distribution and distinctive tentacular-club suckers are important identification clues.

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