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Squids do not have an internal shell in the same way that some other mollusks do. Instead, they possess a flexible structure called a pen, which is a vestigial remnant of a shell that provides support and aids in buoyancy. This pen is made of a chitin-like material and is embedded within the squid's body. Unlike hard shells found in some species, the pen is much softer and more flexible, allowing for greater mobility.
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What is another name for the internal shell of a squid?
gladius
What is the internal shell found on a squid called?
the pen
What is the internal shell found on squid called?
The pen
What covers the soft internal organs of a squid?
the mantle? i think.
Do squid have an exo- skeleton?
No. Squid have a vestigial, or highly reduced, internal feather-shaped shell called a "pen".
Is a sqid a vertebrate?
No, a squid has no internal skeleton or backbone, so is an invertebrate.
What is a pen of a squid?
Squids don't have pens. They squirt ink from a bodily orifice in order to deter predators. actually, inside the mantle is the pen of the squid, a hard protrusion which is all that remains of the squid's shelled ancestors. (i got this from chacha to do my bio hw)
What is the function of a squid's kidney?
A squid's kidney functions to filter waste and excess ions from the blood, regulating the balance of salts and fluids in the body. It also helps in maintaining the internal environment of the squid by excreting nitrogenous waste in the form of ammonia.
Are squid guts deadly?
I don't believe so. Normally, internal organs aren't lethal.
What is the function of the squid's pen?
The pen is a feather-shaped internal structure that supports the squid's mantle and serves as a site for muscle attachment. It is made of a chitin-like substance. It is the remnant of the squid's shell, so it is a vestigial structure.
What is a gladius in a squid?
The gladius in a squid is a rod-like internal structure made of chitin, which serves as a support for the body. It is often referred to as a "pen" and helps maintain the squid's shape, providing rigidity and allowing for streamlined movement in the water. The gladius is a remnant of the shell found in ancestral mollusks, adapted for the squid's active lifestyle.
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.
