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How may tentacles do squids have?

Squid have eight arms and two longer tentacles.


Do squid regrow lost tentacles?

yes,most cephalopods like squids & octopus can regrow tentacles


What is used for propulsion in squid?

Squids use their tentacles for propulsion.


Do squids have 6 legs at birth?

Squids do not have legs. They have tentacles that are used for capturing prey. Baby squids, known as squid larvae, hatch with small tentacles that continue to develop as they grow.


What is an adaptation of the squid?

octopus,squids,jellyfish,and coral have tentacles for capturing their prey


What do the arms of the squid do?

Squids have four pairs of arms and a pair of tentacles. The tentacles are longer than the arms. The tentacles perform the function of grabbing prey and holding on to it. There are hooks on the arms as well as the tentacles of squids but the ones on the tentacles can swivel while those on the arm cannot. These help squids hold on to their prey better while the prey tries to escpe. Suckers are present on both the arms as well as the tentacles of squids, though the ones on the arms are bigger.


What is a squids diet?

Squid eat mostly crabs,fish,and smaller squid.


Are squid and octopus the same?

an octopus has only 8 tentacles while squids can have 10


What is a squids tentacles for?

A squid's tentacles serve multiple functions, primarily for grasping and capturing prey. They are equipped with suckers that help hold onto slippery animals, allowing the squid to secure its food. Additionally, these tentacles aid in locomotion and can play a role in mating behaviors by transferring sperm to a partner. Overall, the tentacles are essential tools for the squid's survival and reproduction.


What are the suckers on the tenacles used for on squids?

to pull in the prey so the tentacles can crush the squid's food.


Which animal uses tentacles to grab and pull in food?

Hydra


Does the squid have eyes?

No, They have tentacles - like an octopus.