Nototodarus
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Nototodarus is a genus of squid
. Example species in this genus include Nototodarus sloanii
, a species sought for human food; in the process of harvesting N. sloanii Australian Sea Lion
s are frequently killed, since that marine mammal preys upon this squid species. Furthermore, New Zealand Arrow Squid, N. sloanii, is an important food source for the endangered Yellow-eyed Penguin
, Megadyptes antipodes.
Squid
Squid are cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid, like cuttlefish, have eight arms arranged in pairs and two, usually longer, tentacles...
. Example species in this genus include Nototodarus sloanii
Nototodarus sloanii
Nototodarus sloanii is a species of squid commonly known as the New Zealand Arrow Squid or Wellington Flying Squid. N. sloanii is a favoured prey species of a number of marine mammals and diving birds. For example, New Zealand Arrow Squid is an important food source for the endangered Yellow-eyed...
, a species sought for human food; in the process of harvesting N. sloanii Australian Sea Lion
Australian Sea Lion
The Australian Sea Lion , also known as the Australian Sea-lion or Australian Sealion, is a species of sea lion that breeds only on the south and west coasts of Australia...
s are frequently killed, since that marine mammal preys upon this squid species. Furthermore, New Zealand Arrow Squid, N. sloanii, is an important food source for the endangered Yellow-eyed Penguin
Yellow-eyed Penguin
The Yellow-eyed Penguin or Hoiho is a penguin native to New Zealand. Previously thought closely related to the Little Penguin , molecular research has shown it more closely related to penguins of the genus Eudyptes...
, Megadyptes antipodes.