Grimpoteuthidae
| Grimpoteuthidae | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Genera | |
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Grimpoteuthis | |
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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