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Where is the mantle located on the squid?
on the outside of the body
What is a mantle on a cephalopod?
The mantle of a squid is to cover and protect the squid's body.
What organ do squid use to exchange gas?
Squid use their gills to exchange gases, extracting oxygen from the water and releasing carbon dioxide. The gills are located inside the mantle cavity of the squid.
What is the function of the fin on the squid?
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What is the function the fin on a squid?
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How can you tell if is a squid male or a female?
A squid is a male if it has a small penis just posterior and lateral to the gill heart. A squid is a female if it has eggs in the gonad, located in the mantle. These eggs are produces in the ovary, which extends posteriorly from the gill hearts to the posterior tip of the mantle. Hope this helps!
What is a mantle and what is it used for on a squid?
Well, the mantle is esentiallly the head, and body, of the squid. It has all the organs and on the bottom is the beak.
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.
In which body region are most of the squid's organs located Why do you think so?
Most of a squid's organs are located in the visceral mass, which is situated in the central body region called the mantle. This compact arrangement allows for efficient protection and organization of vital organs, enabling the squid to streamline its body for swimming and hunting. Additionally, having the organs centralized in the mantle helps maintain buoyancy and balance in the aquatic environment.
What is the gladius of a squid?
It's the cartilage in it's mantle that helps the mantle from not tipping over.
Why does a squid need a collar on its mantle?
it helps it poop
