Nautilidae
Sign in to saveA nautilus (; ) is any of the various species within the cephalopod family Nautilidae. This is the sole extant family of the infraorder Nautilaceae and the suborder Nautilina.
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A nautilus is a sea creature belonging to the cephalopod family Nautilidae, which is related to squids and octopuses. This family is scientifically important because it is the only living group of its kind in its broader classification, making it a unique survivor from ancient marine life.
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Species
chambered nautiluses
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumMollusca
- ClassCephalopoda
- OrderNautilida
- FamilyNautilidae
Habitatmarine
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26 sectionsContents
- Anatomy
- Tentacles
- Digestive system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Shell
- Size
- Physiology
- Buoyancy and movement
- Senses
- Brain and intelligence
- Reproduction and lifespan
- Ecology
- Range and habitat
- Diet
- Evolutionary history
- Fossil genera
- Taxonomy
- Dubious or uncertain taxa
- Conservation status and human use
- In human culture
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
A nautilus (; ) is any of the various species within the cephalopod family Nautilidae. This is the sole extant family of the infraorder Nautilaceae and the suborder Nautilina.
It comprises nine living species in two genera, the type of which is the genus Nautilus. Though it more specifically refers to the species Nautilus pompilius, the name chambered nautilus is also used for any of the Nautilidae. All are protected under CITES Appendix II. Depending on species, adult shell diameter is between .