European squid
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For the European common squid, see Alloteuthis subulata.
The European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) is a large squid belonging to the family Loliginidae. It occurs abundantly in coastal waters from the North Sea to at least the west coast of Africa. This species lives from sea level to depths of 500 m (1,600 ft). Its mantle is up to 40 cm (16 in) long. The species is extensively exploited by commercial fisheries.
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Cephalopoda |
Order: | Myopsida |
Family: | Loliginidae |
Genus: | Loligo |
Species: | L. vulgaris |
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Loligo vulgaris | |
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Loligo reynaudii, the Cape Hope squid, was previously treated as a subspecies of L. vulgaris.[2]