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Why does a squid need a shell?
no a squid does not have a shell
What is a squid's shell called?
at the bottom of the ocean -- You can find squid most anywhere, including the shallows, depending on the species. --
Is a squid a shellfish?
No, a squid does not have a 'shell'. FALSE Squid actually are shellfish, they are cephalopods under the Mollusca Phylum also known as shellfish. Even though the squids shell is not visible, it has an external shell located in its mantle.
What does the squids mantle do?
The mantle of a squid is to cover and protect the squid's body.
What mollusk is predatory and does not have an outer shell?
it is a squid
What structure on a squid analogous to a snails shell?
A squid's tentacles are homologous to the snail's foot.
What is the internal shell found on a squid called?
the pen
What is another name for the internal shell of a squid?
gladius
What is the internal shell found on squid called?
The pen
What is a squid spine made of?
Squids are invertebrates, therefore they do not have spines. An earlier form of the squid had a shell, but this is obviously no longer present. However, a structure called the pen remains, part of the old shell. This is what helps the squid to maintain its structure.
What is a cephalopod that has no shell?
A octopus is a cephalopod that has no shell. Also squid have internal shells that are not used for protection.
What prehistoric animal looked like a squid in a coiled shell?
Nautilus
