Teuthology

Teuthology (from Greek τεῦθος, "cuttlefish, squid", and -λογία, -logia) is the study of cephalopods. Cephalopods are members of the class Cephalopoda in the Phylum Mollusca. Some common examples of cephalopods are octopus, squid, and cuttlefish. Teuthology is a large area of study that covers cephalopod life cycles, reproduction, evolution, anatomy and taxonomy.

Teuthology is a specific branch of malacology, the study of molluscs, in marine zoology. A teuthologist is a scientist who studies teuthology.

2023
The publication of the english translation of Albin O Ebersbach's thesis on the detailed descriptions of cirrate octopods marks an expansion of access to important taxonomical identifying information in teuthology.

The third paper in the series led by Tristian Joseph Verhoeff revisiting cirrate octopods is published.

2022
Several papers describing new species of cephalopods were published this year. Two of the papers were the beginning of the series led by Tristian Joseph Verhoeff describing new cirrate octopods discovered around Australia and New Zealand. The third paper describes two new sepioline squid species also discovered in Australian waters.

Organizations and Resources

 * Cephalopod International Advisory Council
 * A group founded by teuthologists for the development and growth of their field
 * The Octopus News Magazine Online (TONMO)
 * A forum founded for cephalopod enthusiasts
 * Podcast: Ologies with Alie Ward, Episode: Teuthology (SQUIDS) with Sarah Anulty
 * A teuthology focused podcast