Firefly squid showing bioluminescence
Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans)
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Facts – Firefly squid
| Also known as: | Sparkling enope squid |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Abralia japonica, Abralia nishikawae, Abraliopsis scintillans |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Class | Cephalopoda |
| Order | Teuthida |
| Family | Enoploteuthidae |
| Genus | Watasenia (1) |
Status – Firefly squid
This species has yet to be assessed by the IUCN.
Description – Firefly squid
Information on the firefly squid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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Species 2000 ITIS Catalogue of Life (June, 2010)
http://www.catalogueoflife.org/
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Firefly squid showing bioluminescence
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