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Selenoteuthis scintillans

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Selenoteuthis scintillans is a small squid in the family Lycoteuthidae and the only species in the genus Selenoteuthis. It is known from tropical and subtropical parts of the North Atlantic and is associated with the mesopelagic zone, the midwater region below the sunlit surface. Like other lycoteuthids, it has photophores, light-producing organs found on parts of the body such as the viscera, eyes, and tentacles.

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What kind of squid is Selenoteuthis scintillans?

Selenoteuthis scintillans is a small squid in the family Lycoteuthidae. It is the only species currently placed in the genus Selenoteuthis.

Where does Selenoteuthis scintillans live?

It is associated with tropical and subtropical parts of the North Atlantic. The species lives in the mesopelagic zone below the brightly lit surface waters.

What does mesopelagic mean for Selenoteuthis scintillans?

Mesopelagic refers to the midwater region below the sunlit surface, often called the twilight zone. Selenoteuthis scintillans is associated with that dim ocean habitat rather than shallow coastal water.

Is Selenoteuthis scintillans the only species in its genus?

Yes, Selenoteuthis scintillans is the only species in the genus Selenoteuthis. It is classified within the lycoteuthid squids.

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