Inopinoteuthis magna [Inopinoteuthis magna]
Description
Compared with some relatives, this species is associated with a larger presence in the deep-sea environment, making it especially intriguing when seen. Divers may notice a more substantial body profile and a slow, deliberate way of moving—often appearing like a dark shape that gradually resolves into tentacles and body form under a beam of light.
Where To See Inopinoteuthis magna
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Coleoids
Coleoidea
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| Family |
Octopuses & related cephalopods
Octopodiformes
|
| Genus |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
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