Nematolampas is a genus of squid from the family Lycoteuthidae. The genus comprises two species, both of which are known from only a few males. The type species, Nematolampas regalis has been recorded from the subtropical South Pacific and the second species, Nematolampas venezuelensis, is from the tropical western North Atlantic. The main distinguishing feature of this genus is that arms III are very elongated and thread-like and have no suckers near their tips. As only males have been captured it is not known if this feature is present in females.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Oegopsida |
| Family: | Lycoteuthidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycoteuthinae |
| Genus: | Nematolampas Berry, 1913 |
| Type species | |
| Nematolampas regalis Berry, 1913[1]
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Species
editThere are currently two species classified under this genus:[1]
- Nematolampas regalis Berry, 1913
- Nematolampas venezuelensis Arocha, 2003
References
edit- ^ a b Julian Finn (2016). "Nematolampas Berry, 1913". World Register of Marine Species. Flanders Marine Institute. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ Tree of Life Web Project (2008). "Nematolampas Berry, 1913. Version 23 April 2008 (under construction)". The Tree of Life Web Project.
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