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Teuthowenia
Sign in to saveTeuthowenia is a genus of glass squid in the subfamily Taoniinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their deep-sea habitat, clear bodies, and ability to engorge themselves with water to become larger when threatened. Each known species has a visible digestive gland, which serves a similar purpose as a stomach and liver.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumMollusca
- ClassCephalopoda
- OrderOegopsida
- FamilyCranchiidae
Teuthowenia est un genre de calmars de la famille des cranchiidés. Il comprend 3 espèces. Espèces Teuthowenia maculata Teuthowenia megalops Teuthowenia pellucida
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 97
- With media
- 3
- Family
- Cranchiidae
- Collections
- USNM, NMV
- Recorded in
- United States, Australia
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Teuthowenia is a genus of glass squid in the subfamily Taoniinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their deep-sea habitat, clear bodies, and ability to engorge themselves with water to become larger when threatened. Each known species has a visible digestive gland, which serves a similar purpose as a stomach and liver.
The genus contains bioluminescent species.
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