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The term tentacle is often applied to the 8 arms of the octopus and squid.
However, the octopus has 8 arms, and so do squid and cuttlefish. But squid are decapods, having 10 limbs : the eight arms and two longer limbs called tentacles, used in feeding. They have suckers only at their tips.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoThey use their tentacles to ensnare prey and draw them to its mouth.
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∙ 12y agoSo they can move them selves or else they would be just a ball
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∙ 7y agoThere are two tentacles on a squid and eight arms. They are used to catch and immobilize prey. They also use their tentacles to help them move.
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∙ 14y agoFor swimming and getting around, and for them, is really very much easier to catch prey with 8 arms that can strangle you like pythons.
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∙ 12y agoSquids have 6 tentacles, 2 of which are called arms, which they use to grab prey.
So in all they have 8
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How many tentacles do vampire squids have?
The vampire squids have two tentacles which are referred to as their retractile filaments. Also, Vampire squids have 8 arms.
Do squid regrow lost tentacles?
yes,most cephalopods like squids & octopus can regrow tentacles
What is an squids arms called?
Tentacles
What are arms on squids?
UHH, tentacles.
Do giant squids have tentacles?
yes they do!!!
How do squids move in the water?
With their tentacles.
How are squids and octopuses different?
Squids only have 6 tentacles and have more of a pointed head then the octopus who has 8 tentacles and a rounded head.
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 animals has long tentacles?
octupuses and squids
Where is a squids mouth in minecraft?
In the center between the tentacles
Does shark has tentacles?
No, squids and the octopus do. A shark is a fish.
Do giant squids have serrated blades on their tentacles?
No, they have suckers.
