Gonatus
Gonatus is a genus of squid in the family Gonatidae, comprising twelve species, and therefore containing the most species in the family. Adult squid belonging to species in this genus are notable for their lack of tentacles.
| Gonatus | |
|---|---|
| Gonatus onyx | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Oegopsida |
| Family: | Gonatidae |
| Genus: | Gonatus Gray, 1849 |
| Type species | |
| Onychoteuthis amoena Møller, 1842 | |
The genus contains bioluminescent species.
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