Argonautidae

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A group of ocean octopuses known as paper nautiluses

noun
/ˌɑrɡəˈnɔːtɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: Argonautidae

Unlike other octopuses, members of the Argonautidae family create thin, shell-like egg cases.

Examples

The Argonautidae family includes only the delicate paper nautiluses.
Did you know that Argonautidae are often called paper nautiluses?
Scientists studied the reproductive habits of Argonautidae in their oceanic habitat.
The Argonautidae family includes fascinating creatures.
The Argonautidae family of marine animals is known for their unique paper-like shells.
Researchers have discovered that Argonautidae are a fascinating group of octopuses largely found in warm ocean waters.
In the ocean, Argonautidae can be spotted gliding gracefully through the water, showcasing their delicate forms.

Synonyms

Argonauta

vsArgonautidae

Specialized

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A kind of sea octopus whose females make a thin, paper shell

is the broader taxonomic family that contains that single genus

Surface Forms

Argonautidae singular

Argonautidaes plural

Morphology

Argonautidae = Argonauta (opaque) = Argonauta + idae

The form is a standard genus name plus the taxonomic family suffix '-idae', which is clear to those familiar with scientific naming but not to average learners.

Etymology

Argonautidae comes from the genus name Argonauta, which was inspired by the Greek Argonauts ('sailors') because the female makes a thin shell that looks like a little boat. The ending -idae means 'family', so Argonautidae is the 'family' of those paper-nautilus octopuses.