Bolitaeninae
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The Bolitaeninae are a subfamily, in the family Amphitretidae,[1] of small, common pelagic octopuses found in all tropical and temperate oceans of the world. The taxonomy of this taxon is not entirely certain; recent research suggests just two genera exist, Bolitaena and Japetella, both of which are thought to be monotypic by some authorities and under this view, the family would represent two very similar species: Bolitaena pygmaea and Japetella diaphana. However, currently a second species of Bolitaena, B. massyae is also recognised.[1]
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Bolitaeninae | |
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Female Bolitaena pygmaea from the Gulf of Guinea | |
Female Japetella diaphana from northeastern São Tomé Island | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Cephalopoda |
Order: | Octopoda |
Family: | Amphitretidae |
Subfamily: | Bolitaeninae Chun, 1911[1] |
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