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Family Cycloteuthidae - disc-fin squids
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Cephalopoda |
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Fresh : No |
Brackish : No |
Marine : Yes |
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Fins large in adults (greater than 70% ML), disc-like. Buccal connectives attached to ventral borders of arms IV. Triangular funnel-locking apparatus. Arm suckers biserial. Tentacular club with quadraserial suckers. Light organs present. Hectocotylus absent. Mesopelagic squids (Ref. 104052). |
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