Teuthowenia megalops
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Teuthowenia megalops, sometimes known as the Atlantic cranch squid, is a species of glass squid from the subarctic and temperate waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. They are moderately sized squid with a maximum mantle length of 40 cm (16 in). Their very large eyes are the source for the specific name megalops (Greek for "large eyes"). Like other members of the genus Teuthowenia, they are easily recognizable by the presence of three bioluminescent organs (photophores) on their eyeballs.
Quick Facts Atlantic cranch squid, Conservation status ...
Atlantic cranch squid | |
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Teuthowenia megalops swimming in the "cockatoo" posture | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Cephalopoda |
Order: | Oegopsida |
Family: | Cranchiidae |
Genus: | Teuthowenia |
Species: | T. megalops |
Binomial name | |
Teuthowenia megalops (Prosch, 1849) | |
Distribution of Teuthowenia megalops:[2][3]
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Synonyms[2][4][5] | |
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