The Cycloteuthidae are a family in the order Oegopsida, comprising two genera. While physically dissimilar, molecular evidence supports the relatedness of the genera. The family is found primarily in mesopelagic tropical to subtropical waters. Cycloteuthidae are characterised by a triangular funnel locking apparatus.

Cycloteuthidae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Oegopsida
Superfamily: Cycloteuthoidea
Family: Cycloteuthidae
Naef, 1923[1]
Type genus
Cycloteuthis
Joubin, 1919
Genera

Cycloteuthis
Discoteuthis

Species

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The entries listed above with an asterisk (*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are valid or synonyms.

References

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  1. ^ Julian Finn (2016). "Cycloteuthidae Naef, 1923". World Register of Marine Species. Flanders Marine Institute. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
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