Galiteuthis glacialis — Overview

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Introduction

Galiteuthis glacialis is a moderately large cranchiid squid reaching about 0.5 m ML from Antarctic waters.

Diagnosis

  • Two linear, multicuspid tubercules at each funnel-mantle fusion.
  • Two to three small, conical tubercules/cusps on either side of nuchal head-mantle fusion.

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