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Loligo

Loligo

1 9.2
A group of squids with long bodies and side fins found in many seas
  • noun
  • /loʊˈliːɡoʊ/
  • Specialized
: Loligo
  • The primary bait was the Brazilian sardine, Sardinella brasiliensis, although some other species, including flying fish, Cypselurus cyanopterus, and squid, Loligo sp., were occasionally used.
  • Loligo squid

Examples

  • The fisherman caught a large Loligo during his deep-sea expedition.

  • Early in the 1980s, when part of the fishery was concentrated off the east coast of the United States, Spain caught substantial quantities of longfin, Loligo pealei, and common squid, Loligo spp.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Loligo beta-microseminoproteins.

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

  • Early in the 1980s, when part of the fishery was concentrated off the east coast of the United States, Spain caught substantial quantities of longfin, Loligo pealei, and common squid, Loligo spp.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Baits were predominantly live market squid, Loligo opalescens; live jack mackerel, Trachurus symmetricus; or live Pacific sardine, Sardinops sagax.

    Academic text (1998)

  • In the ocean, the Loligo is known for its unique elongated body and is sought after by many seafood lovers.

  • The Loligo species can be found swimming gracefully in temperate and tropical waters.

Synonyms

loligo
vsLoligo
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of squid with a long tube-shaped body and fins

has a more elongated body with fins along the sides

Surface Forms

Loligo singular
Loligos plural

Etymology

Loligo comes from an old Latin word loligo meaning 'squid', so this scientific name simply names the animal it describes.