Insigniteuthis medusoides [Insigniteuthis medusoides]
Description
This deep-sea squid is often described as having a look reminiscent of a jelly-like form, which can make it especially memorable in low-light footage. In the midwater, it’s the sort of animal that likely uses stealth and quick bursts of movement to capture prey while avoiding larger predators.
Where To See Insigniteuthis medusoides
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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