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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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What is the krakens scientific name?
Carolus Linnaeus included kraken as cephalopods with the scientific name Microcosmus in the first edition of his Systema Naturae (1735.)
Please note the kraken is a legendary sea monster out of Icelandic/Norse myth and saga.
Who was the skipper of the Nautilus?
Captain Nemo was the skipper of the Nautilus, the submarine featured in Jules Verne's novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." Nemo is a mysterious and enigmatic character who uses the Nautilus to roam the depths of the ocean.
What is the kraken based on as in what greek myth?
The kraken is not based on Greek myth, but rather on Scandinavian folklore. It is a legendary sea monster often depicted as a colossal octopus or squid that terrorizes sailors in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The kraken is a fictional sea monster with varying descriptions of speed depending on different stories and interpretations. Some legends depict it as moving swiftly through the water, while others describe it as slow and massive. Overall, the speed of the kraken is not clearly defined as it is a mythological creature.
It is a mythical creature, so no, it is not dangerous in real life.
The Kraken is a mythical sea monster from Scandinavian folklore. There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of a real Kraken, but tales of giant squids or octopuses may have inspired the myth.
A Kraken is a huge sea monster in Norwegian Greek legend that looks like a giant octopus or giant squid. The legend may very well be born from rare occurrences of giant squid coming to the surface and attacking ships; Sperm whales are known to hunt down and eat giant squid. This giant squid theory seems unlikely though as a giant squid would probably die from the changing pressures before reaching the surface. I think it's a giant squid. A3 I believe I read that the Kraken was one of the "Titans". I think the Titans preceeded humanity here on earth, according to legend (the Greeks or Romans?), and all had been nearly killed off when humans became the primary and dominant species on earth. I think it was a sea monster, under the control of the God of the Sea, Poisedon. A4
Its one of the "Titans" A giant squid-like creature that would bring man down underwater and down to their dooms. A5 the kraken is a Scandinavian legend people think its a giant squid, i think its cousin the colossal squid and yes the would die before reaching the surface but in 2007 a new zealand fishing boat did their last cast they caught a fish but while reallying up the fish something bit on something big they found the first live colossal squid and that squid was not happy but the got it to new zealand. there is also the devil fish a giant octopus
Who wrote a popular poem The Kraken on the sea monster?
Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote a poem entitled "The Kraken" it is fifteen lines and similar in rhyme scheme to that of an English Sonnet.
What is the tone of the poem The Chambered Nautilus?
You have to appreciate what special tressure or things that you have right now , dont matter the past and in quote " Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called present. " .....:))))))
Since squids live underwater, they do not need to drink, but even if they lived on land, their body does not need digested liquid to run properly.
To blanch squid, clean and cut the squid in pieces ready for cooking. Drop the squid into boiling water deep enough to cover the squid for 30 seconds or until the flesh becomes opaque. The water does not need to return to a rolling boil. Avoid overcooking (more than a minute) as squid will become tough and rubbery. Remove the squid from the boiling water and dunk into ice water to chill. Drain.
A nautilus is a name for any one of the 6 known species of cephalopod in the Nautilidae family. They are shelled mollusks in the sea and are the only known remaining members of the family Nautiloidea.
It is used by the squid during mating season to release both mating calls and massive amounts of sperm into the water. Anyone who says they are used for breathing is a liar.
Are cuttlefish's arms twice as long as their body?
No, if you go on NOVA.com and type in cuttlefish, you can plainly see that the arms aren't as long as its body.
Do cuttlefish have suckers on their arms?
Several kinds of mollusks (squid and octopii) have tentacles with suckers.
How many offspring can squids have?
800 is the most they can lay up to but they can lay less but they usually do not.
