Myopsida
cephalopod suborder
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The suborder Myopsida is a group of squids within the order Teuthoidea. These cephalopods are characterized by having their eyes covered by a transparent membrane. Myopsida are typically found in neritic environments, meaning they inhabit waters close to the shore. They are exclusively marine animals and are carnivorous, feeding on other cephalopods, crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.12
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