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Squid respire via the mantle; water is pulled in, pushed across the gills, and then expelled via the exhalent siphon of the mantle.

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What does the squid use for respiration?

aerobic respiration


What do you call the Organs used in respiration of a squid?

The Gills


What organs does the squid use for respiration?

Gas exchange is accomplished by pair of bipectinate, nonciliated gills.


How does squid obtain oxygen from the water?

Squid obtain oxygen from the water by passing it over their gills. As water flows through the gills, oxygen is absorbed into their bloodstream and carbon dioxide is released back into the water. This allows the squid to extract oxygen from their watery environment for respiration.


How does a squid breathe?

Squid use oxygen from seawater for respiration. The seawater enters the mantle through the opening near the head, and passes over the gills. Oxygen diffuses from the water into the blood, and is transported to the gill (or branchial) hearts by a network of many blood vessels.


What does the structure of the squids gills do?

The structure of a squid's gills allows for efficient exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the water and the squid's bloodstream. This enables the squid to extract oxygen from the water for respiration and release carbon dioxide as waste. The gills are highly vascularized and have a large surface area to maximize this gas exchange process.


What are sqiuds mantle used for?

A squid's mantle is used for various functions, including respiration, feeding, reproduction, and propulsion. It also houses the squid's internal organs and provides protection from predators. Additionally, the mantle is the site where ink production takes place for defense mechanisms against predators.


Is The Humbble Squid The Giant Squid?

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What squid has its own lights?

The squid is called a firefly squid.


How does a squid communicate?

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Who is more aggressive an octopus or a squid?

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Another word for squid cousins?

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