Nectocarididae is a controversial family of animals that superficially resemble squids.

Only two genera have been described, being Nectocaris (=Vetustovermis, Petalilium?)

from the Cambrian period, and Nectocotis, from the Ordovician period.

[2] Some researchers claim they are cephalopods, however, this is heavily disputed and most reject this claim.

[3][4] This prehistoric animal article is a stub.