Brachioteuthidae is a
family
Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...
of
squid containing two
genera and around six species.
Species
*Genus ''
Brachioteuthis''
**''
Brachioteuthis beanii''
**''
Brachioteuthis behnii''
**''
Brachioteuthis bowmani'' *
**''
Brachioteuthis picta'', ornate arm squid
**''
Brachioteuthis riisei'', common arm squid
*Genus ''
Slosarczykovia''
**''
Slosarczykovia circumantarctica''
The species listed above with an asterisk (
*) is questionable and needs further study to determine if it is a valid species or a synonym.
External links
Tree of Life web project: Brachioteuthidae
Squid
Cephalopod families
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