Taxonomic study of the cephalopods, particularly the Teuthoidea (squids) and Sepoidea [i.e. Sepioidea] (cuttlefish) in the water around Sri Lanka

A preliminary taxonomic study of the local cephalopods has been undertaken. 8 spp have been identified, and a key to the Sepioidea and Teuthoidea of the Ceylon seas is presented. The spp identified are described and illustrated, with notes on distinctive characters, and on distribution

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Main Author: Perera, N.M.P.J.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1975
Subjects:Biology, Cephalopods, Teuthoidea, Sepioidea, squids, cattlefishes, taxonomy, Sri Lanka,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/32947
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Summary:A preliminary taxonomic study of the local cephalopods has been undertaken. 8 spp have been identified, and a key to the Sepioidea and Teuthoidea of the Ceylon seas is presented. The spp identified are described and illustrated, with notes on distinctive characters, and on distribution