Suborder CIRRATA
Compiler and date details
C.C. Lu, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
Introduction
The Suborder Cirrata comprises five families. thre of which, Cirroctopodidae, Opisthoteuthidae, and Stauroteuthidae are recorded from Australian waters.
Diagnosis
One pair of paddle-like fins present, supported by U-, V-, or saddle-like cartilage. Arm suckers in one row flanked on each side by one row of cirri. Mantle opening very narrow, a slit around funnel base, sometimes obliterated. Web usually very deep, reaching tips of arms in some forms. Ink sac absent. Radula usually absent. Left oviduct only developed. Deepwater benthic (rarely pelagic) animals.
General References
Nesis, K.N. 1982. Cephalopods of the World. English Translation from Russian. Levitov, B.S. (Transl.), Burgess, L.A. (ed.) (1987) Neptune City : T.F.H. Publications, Inc. 351 pp. [English Translation from Russian]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |