''Thysanoteuthis'' is a
genus
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of large squid comprising one well-known species, the diamond squid, and two dubious
taxa
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.
Species
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Thysanoteuthis danae
''Thysanoteuthis'' is a genus of large squid comprising one well-known species, the diamond squid, and two dubious taxa.
Species
*? '' Thysanoteuthis danae''
*'' Thysanoteuthis nuchalis''
*''Thysanoteuthis rhombus
''Thysanoteuthis rhombus'', ...
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Thysanoteuthis nuchalis''
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Thysanoteuthis rhombus
''Thysanoteuthis rhombus'', also known as the diamond squid, diamondback squid, or rhomboid squid, is a large species of squid from the family Thysanoteuthidae which is found worldwide, throughout tropical and subtropical waters. ''T. rhombus'' ...
'', diamond squid or diamondback squid
The species listed above with an asterisk (
*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are valid species or synonyms. The question mark (?) indicates questionable placement within the genus.
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Cranchioidea
Cephalopod genera
Taxa named by Franz Hermann Troschel
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