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Scanning electron micrographs. A, B- Hawaii, central North Pacfic, 85 mm ML. A- Sucker with outer horny ring in place. B- Sucker with outer horny ring removed. The more compressed appearance of this suckers is probably due to the viewing angle and perhaps damage to the sucker.
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C- Equatorial Pacific, 75 mm ML, outer horny ring removed. D- Ambon, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean, 155 mm ML, outer horny ring removed.
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Chiroteuthis picteti Tentacular Club Sucker
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