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]

Nematolampas
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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]

Species

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There are currently two species classified under this genus:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Julian Finn (2016). "Nematolampas Berry, 1913". World Register of Marine Species. Flanders Marine Institute. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. ^ Tree of Life Web Project (2008). "Nematolampas Berry, 1913. Version 23 April 2008 (under construction)". The Tree of Life Web Project.