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Squid
There are over 300 species of squid, and some may become quite large. Some squid are over 40 feet long. They have a large mantle shaped head and eight tentacles.
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How does squid protect itself from enemies?
Squids excrete a black ink which darkens and clouds the water, making it difficult for predators to see them. Then they use their arms and siphon to push themselves away danger.
Squid have eight arms surrounding their head. Each arm is equipped with suckers. They also have two tentacles, which are longer than the arms. These tentacles have wide, leaf-shaped spatulas at their tips that are are covered in four rows of suckers. Each suction cup is surrounded by hooks. These two tentacles are the squid's main defence as well as for catching prey. Squid also produce sepia, an ink-like substance that is released through the animal's anus.
How did the vampire squid get its name?
-- Vampyroteuthis infernalis, "the vampire squid from hell," got its name from its most obvious characteristics. It is typically a deep red, but some have been found which are nearly black. Its arms are lined with hooks instead of suckers. Its arms are attached, much like an octopus, and when its arms are outstretched this resembles a cape (much like Vampires are said to wear). It can throw this cape over it's body so it is just a mass of arm hooks, frightening off potential predators. --
What sea animal looks like a pincushion?
The echidna of Australia and New Guinea, the hedgehog of Britain, the porcupine.
no, the only giant squid tht hav been found hav were dead with fish bacteria, plus great white sharks dont go down 2 tht depth of the ocean
No -- the ink cannot. And in fact, squid ink (very close cousin of octopusses) -- is eaten as a sauce on pasta -- quite a delicacy! The Blue-ringed Octopus of Austrialia however is deadly poisonous. Its saliva contains tetradotoxin -- a truly nasty neurotoxin that blocks the sodium channel and makes you lose control of the muscles you need to breathe (that and 5-hydroytriptamine (5HT) being signature parts of the weird and very effective toxin cocktail that appears in molluscs). Note though -- it's not the ink -- it's the saliva, so they have to bite you to deliver it (it would seem). Most octopusses, however, aren't poisonous at all, and in fact are very intelligent. If you have the right qeuipment, they can even make good pets.
Where do the predators of the giant squid live?
The only confirmed predator of the giant squid is the sperm whale. They live in most salt water bodies in the world, excluding the black sea and their presence in the red sea is thus far uncertain. They prefer to live in self and canyon regions.
What is the difference between a squid an octopus?
- When hunting, some octopuses inject poison into the prey, causing paralysis.
- Octopuses range in size from 1 cm to more than 5 m in length, while squids range from 1 cm to 20 m.
- Octopuses live in dens on the sea floor. Squids live in the open oceans.
- Both octopuses and squids are related to snails and other molluscs. Unlike snails, octopuses no longer have any remnant of a shell. Squids possess a stiff structure known as a pen, that acts as a flexible backbone.
- Octopuses are solitary animals that live alone in dens.
Some squids live in large schools, others are solitary. Some squids school when young and become solitary later in life.
- Squid have two tentacles and eight arms, and octopuses just have eight arms.
Edit: This list seems to be all wrong (except the very last point, which I need not discuss), thusly highly misleading.
- All squids and octopuses have a venom gland and venomous bite
Read more: Is_the_common_squid_poisonous
- The giant squid (genus: Architeuthis) is a deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae, represented by as many as eight species. (wikipedia)
- Deep/open. I'll let you have this one because I can't fact-check it in 2 minutes (remember, I found this question because I'm looking for the answers myself)
- This could be right. I remember watching a highly flexible octopus (on a show about problem solving abilities in animals). Squids seem to be less prone to changing shape.
- I've seen schools of squids. This one could be right too.
What is the length of pregnancy for the giant squid?
i really dont now can someone improve this anwser to the right anwser?
What is a vampire squid body temperature?
Same as the temperature of the water it is in. They are not warm blooded animals (actually, they have no blood, but have a related substance.)
Does the giant squid live in the midnight zone?
well no. because they live in the deep vents of the sea and the only way u can actually see them is when they are dead and float up to the surface .
This answer depends on what species of squid you mean. Giant squid for example, eat pretty much anything from small fish to large sea animals. They are so big their tentacles can wrap around their prey pulling them into their mouth. Smaller squid eat small fish and shrimp. An interesting point: giant squid have been known to hold their own in a fight with a whale. The squid wraps its long arms around the whale and squeezes. Although the whale will be victorious almost all of the time (if it is big enough), many whales are left battle scarred by the giant squids tentacles.
Does an octopus squirt black ink into the water in order to escape predators?
Only some species of octopus can shoot ink.
What is the colour of the blood of an octopus?
The color of an octopus depends on its mood. Also the color changes. Only some octopuses have the same color which are very rare like the souther blue-ringed octupus.
How does the shape of the squid help it move through the water?
it helps the squid to move because its fit to the squid and this is really shape of squid to move so shape can help us like people have shape too and animals so that they help us ........
What does octopus use to get its prey?
By wrapping its tentacle around the prey and possibly squeezing the life out before devouring it.
What is the sea creature look like a big squid?
Fish, of course.
Answer:
The giant squid is a mollusk of the class Cephalopoda. Cephalopod mollusks such as squid, cuttlefish and octopus are among the most neurologically advanced invertebrates. So along with being big ( the biggest in its class) its also bright.
In case the question applied to other "kind" definitions even though it is a swimming creature kosher rules indicate squid are not considered fish & are not kosher.
What kind of squid live in the Atlantic Ocean?
Yes the largest one was 59 feet long and weighed a ton.
What is the other word for squid?
the other name is loligo duvaucelii sounds weird eh?if you wanna learn more go to www.squidsquid.com its awsome!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)!!!!
How many legs has an octopus got?
An octopus has 8 tentacles. But marine scientists now believe that only 2 of those tentacles are actually used for walking and moving around. These are called as legs. The remaining 6 are used for feeding and other functions. Hence they are called as arms.
Devil fish are a species of eagle ray most commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea. They eat planktonic crustaceans and can grow to be up to 17 feet long.
