Notonykia nesisi
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Notonykia nesisi is a species of squid
in the family Onychoteuthidae. It is differentiated from Notonykia africanae
by the shape of the tentacle
s. While the species is only known from immature specimens, it is known to achieve a mantle
length of at least 100 mm. The tentacles are about 65-115% of the mantle length, and contain 6-18 hooks.
Squid
Squid are cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid, like cuttlefish, have eight arms arranged in pairs and two, usually longer, tentacles...
in the family Onychoteuthidae. It is differentiated from Notonykia africanae
Notonykia africanae
Notonykia africanae is a species of squid in the family Onychoteuthidae. It is the type species of the genus Notonykia. While the mature size of the species is unknown, it is known to reach a mantle length of at least 177 mm. Tentacles reach approximately 70% of the mantle length, and contain 14-20...
by the shape of the tentacle
Tentacle
A tentacle or bothrium is one of usually two or more elongated flexible organs present in animals, especially invertebrates. The term may also refer to the hairs of the leaves of some insectivorous plants. Usually, tentacles are used for feeding, feeling and grasping. Anatomically, they work like...
s. While the species is only known from immature specimens, it is known to achieve a mantle
Mantle (mollusc)
The mantle is a significant part of the anatomy of molluscs: it is the dorsal body wall which covers the visceral mass and usually protrudes in the form of flaps well beyond the visceral mass itself.In many, but by no means all, species of molluscs, the epidermis of the mantle secretes...
length of at least 100 mm. The tentacles are about 65-115% of the mantle length, and contain 6-18 hooks.