Description
General:
Very gelatinous. Chiroteuthis-like in appearance (long neck, body and fin shape) but is distinguished by subequal arms and fusion of each funnel-mantle locking apparatus. Scattered chromatophores and small eyes.
Geographic Information
Ocean range (global):
World-wide distribution in tropical to temperate seas.
Additional Information
References
Encyclopedia of LifeTree of Life
World Register of Marine Species
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Citation:
Grimalditeuthis bonplandi
(Verany, 1839) Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Grimalditeuthis%20bonplandi. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2024-04-25.