Grimalditeuthis

[GPO87]

Grimalditeuthis bonplandi is the only member of this genus. It lacks suckers on its clubs. It has a heart shaped flotation device on its tail, which appears like a second fin (however, it is not). No known common names. The species appears to be found globally. The adult size appears unknown. Info at: http://tolweb.org/Grimalditeuthis/19463

 

[DWhatley]

What an oddly shaped animal with weird tentacles. I wish tolweb had a full photo.

 

[GPO87]

Me too! And google images was no better.

 

[kariann]

I just shared this with a friend of mine with the last name "Grimaldi." I must say, I'm a wee bit jealous. I with there was a squid that shared my last name! This is a bizarre one for sure!

 

[GPO87]

It's a long shot... but what is your last name? Let's give it a try!

 

[tonmo]

Aaron, I'm counting on YOU to discover and name Tonmoteuthis

...Morelliteuthis would also do

 

[GPO87]

OMG! I like both those options! However... you may want to have a word with Heather... or else you are going to be stuck with a squid that looks like it popped out of an animated cartoon. (Recall the Cranchiidae family thread for references).

 

[DWhatley]

While you are looking, O. or S. monti montyi montiteuthis or a similar find would be special to locate.

I DO have a seahorse: H. denise but no O. denisei

 

[GPO87]

I will keep an eye out, D. You are right. A very special find indeed.

 

[kariann]

I don't think I deserve to have any creature named after me not that I wouldn't love to have a a VanReenenteuthis. It doesn't have such a great ring to it like Tonmoteuthis does.

Is there a Kuboderateuthis? Is O. shea just a coincidence?

 

[DWhatley]

Monterey Aquarium video

Is it me or does the lure look like a baby squid?

 

[GPO87]

OMG! This is amazing! When did they post this amazing footage!?!?

 

[tonmo]

OMG! This is amazing! When did they post this amazing footage!?!?

Earlier this year they released a bunch of videos to public domain... I can't find the link now... ... but such a treat!

 

[DWhatley]

MBARI video with some nice close-up shots and a good look at the crazy "baby squid" tentacle lure

More MBARI with the beginning footage showing both tentacles in apparent use as fishing lures

 

[Tintenfisch]

While you are looking, O. or S. monti montyi montiteuthis or a similar find would be special to locate.

I DO have a seahorse: H. denise but no O. denisei

D, you actually need "denisae" as you're a woman. I'm still looking out for "aaroni" and "heatherae" as well...


Warning: Actually Aaron has a lovely protozoan trypanosome, T. evansi, if he uses his fake last name, and a shearwater, Puffinus boydi, if he uses his real one. He will be pleased no doubt that I have found this out while I'm supposed to be editing the discussion of one of his manuscripts. Heather, no luck so far I'm afraid!