Grimpoteuthidae
Family of bentho-pelagic octopuses / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grimpoteuthidae are a family of bentho-pelagic octopuses, comprising three currently accepted genera. They have extensive arm webbing and relatively large fins allowing for powerful fin swimming.
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Grimpoteuthidae | |
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Grimpoteuthis megaptera a representative of its family illustrating the well developed fins and arm webbing. | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Cephalopoda |
Order: | Octopoda |
Suborder: | Cirrina |
Family: | Grimpoteuthidae O'Shea, 1999 |
Type genus | |
Grimpoteuthis | |
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