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Cephalopods
Cephalopods are members of the mollusk family. They have large heads, tentacles, and the ability to squirt ink.
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A vampire squid can move if and only if its fiber rich diet creates enough diarrhea to shoot out their anal cavities and propel them forward.
fertilization of the female egg is internal and cephalopods have both female and male reproductive organs so reproduction is internal
Yes because they can sink boats and some are known to attack humans
How was the Kraken discovered?
The Kraken was supposedly found by a crew weary ship on the way home to Spain. Up ahead they saw an oddly round island when they got to dock at it the island erupted into the mighty Kraken. Note the Kraken often discises itself as an to lure prey.
How many tentacls does the kraken have?
There is some argument if the kraken in lore even has tentacles when it is not confused with modern giant squid and octopus, as it resembled a crab in some cases.
The term "true fish" would normally be applied to bony fish, technically known as teleosts. The cuttlefish is not a teleost, it is a cephalopod, which is a type of mollusc.
Who was the second commanding officer of the Nautilus?
Former Naval Officer and U.S. Representative (Tennessee) William Robert Anderson (June 17, 1921 - February 25, 2007) was the 2nd Commanding Officer of USS Nautilus (SSN-571).
It was Anderson who was the CO for Nautilus' historic mission under the North Pole in 1958.
Grabbing onto things and catching prey. Also used to propel
No, plankton do not eat octopuses. Plankton primarily consist of tiny organisms, such as phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton (small animals), that serve as a food source for larger marine creatures. Octopuses are predators and typically feed on fish, crustaceans, and other small marine animals, not on plankton.
What does a octopus have on the tetecals?
Octopuses have specialized structures on their tentacles called suckers, which are lined with sensitive receptors that allow them to detect chemicals and textures in their environment. These suckers enable the octopus to grasp and manipulate objects, capture prey, and navigate their surroundings. Additionally, octopus suckers can exhibit a high degree of flexibility and strength, making them effective for various tasks.
How do giant squid get pregnant?
I saw a video of giant squid and it's pretty werid by the male gets the female and stabs it repeatedly with it's penis leaving a long thing containing sperm. Afterwards the female gather the sperm with it's legs and mixes it with it's eggs.
No, octopuses do not have vertebrae. They are invertebrates, which means they lack a backbone. Instead, their bodies are soft and flexible, allowing them to squeeze into tight spaces and adapt to various environments. Their unique anatomy includes a central body, eight arms, and a beak-like mouth, but no skeletal structure.
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.
