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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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Is it squids are fish?

No. Fish have back bones (like us). Squid are molluscs (like octopuses, snails, oysters, etc.)

What is the phylum of squid?

Phylum: Mollusca

Mollusca

A major phylum of the animal kingdom comprising an extreme diversity of external body forms (oysters, clams, chitons, snails, slugs, squid, and octopuses among others), all based on a remarkably uniform basic plan of structure and function. The phylum name is derived from mollis, meaning soft, referring to the soft body within a hard calcareous shell, which is usually diagnostic. Soft-bodied mollusks make extensive use of ciliary and mucous mechanisms in feeding, locomotion, and reproduction. Most molluscan species are readily recognizable as such.

The Mollusca constitute a successful phylum; there are probably over 110,000 living species of mollusks, a number second only to that of the phylum Arthropoda, and more than double the number of vertebrate species. More than 99% of living molluscan species belong to two classes: Gastropoda (snails) and Bivalvia. Ecologically, these two classes can make up a dominant fraction of the animal biomass in many natural communities, both marine and fresh-water.

A link to the Wikipedia article on squids is provided.

Where to find Cuttlefish?

The common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis, has been found in the Mediterranean, North and Baltic Seas, although populations have been proposed to occur as far south as South Africa. They are found in sublittoral depths (between the low tide line and the edge of the continental shelf, to about 100 fathoms or 200 m).

What family do the octopus?

Here are some answers:

  • Family Amphitretidae: telescope octopus
  • Family Bolitaenidae: gelatinous octopus
  • Family Octopodidae: benthic octopus
  • Family Vitreledonellidae: Glass Octopus
  • Superfamily Argonautoida
    • Family Alloposidae: Seven-arm Octopus
    • Family Argonautidae: argonauts
    • Family Ocythoidae: Tuberculate Pelagic Octopus
    • Family Tremoctopodidae: blanket octopus

Are there octopus in Texas?

The state fish (Texas Squid) is known to exist some say number in the hundreds of thousands though one has not been spotted in years. They live near oil rigs which is a natural safe habitat for the animal which produces ink for quick getaways. The Texas Squid is possibly on the endangered species list because no one knows how many there actually are. BP's recent philanthropy included dumping millions of gallons of oil into the gulf to help increase the Texas Squid population. This act was the largest act any company has done for an animal possibly on the endangered species list.

Is a dumbo octopus a mammal?

Yes octopus are camoflauge in their own way!!!!!

How is octopus born?

The male uses a special arm to place sperm in the female, she then lays fertilized eggs in the top of her den and she aerates and guards (and cleans) them until they hatch. She seals the den with rocks just before they hatch and as soon as they hatch, she dies.

Do octopus eat hermit crabs?

Octopuses, or octopi, are predators. They hunt crabs, prawn, fish, and mollusks. However, in turn they are also hunted by sharks, dolphins, and other sea animals, so they are also prey. This means that they are not top predators, but somewhere in between.

How does the octopus defecate?

Like all cephalopods, squid have complex digestive systems. The muscular stomach is found roughly in the midpoint of the visceral mass. From there, the bolus moves into the caecum for digestion. The caecum, a long, white organ, is found next to the ovary or testis. In mature squid, more priority is given to reproduction such that the stomach and caecum often shrivel up during the later life stages. Finally, food goes to the liver(or digestive gland), found at the siphon end, for absorption. Solid waste is passed out of the rectum. Beside the rectum is the ink sac, which allows a squid to rapidly discharge black ink into the mantle cavity.

What it the taxonomy of the common octopus?

Kingdom Animalia Phyllum Mollusca Class Cephalopoda Order Octopoda Family Octopodidae Genus Octopus Species vulgaris

How do you spot the squid in club penguin?

Go to Clam Waters and go right to the little passageway that leads to the giant clam. stay at the top of the passageway, without collecting any of the other pearls along the way, and it will appear. This is the easiest stamp to earn for aqua grabber if you know how to do it.

Why do red wing fans throw squids?

a fish market owner threw an octopus on the when the nhl had an 8 game playoff rounds

What is a clown fish nick name?

Clownfish and anenomefish are the common names of some 28 species of saltwater fish in the Amphiprioninae subfamily of the Pomacentridae family. Some popular varieties are the Orange Clownfish, Ocellaris (or False Percula) Clownfish and the Tomato Clownfish.

What groups do clams squid and snails belong to?

Clams, snails, and squids all belong to kingdom Animalia phylum Molluska.

Why is cephalization important to the evolution of animals?

Cephalization is a process of formation of distinct head.It was first seen in the group Platyhelminthes.The anterior part of the body first enters into a new environment.Hence a need for development of special modification was required to sense the new environment.Therefore head was developed in the mean period of evolution,with sensory organs,to detect dangers,to detect the prey for feed,search for suitable mates...etc.Hence without cephalization,it is not that easy to survive in the environment.

What does the word cephalic means?

It is in the inside of the cranium (head).

What are the small creatures in the ocean called?

There are many types of animals and plants in the ocean. The tiny sea plants and animals are called plankton or phytoplankton.

What is the average wage in China?

These figures are for financial year 2006.

The average monthly wage is RMB1,750

However large disparities exist between urban/rural and high/low skilled workers.

Primary Industry Average Monthly wage RMB786

Financial Industry Average Monthly wage RMB 3,273

IT Industry Average Monthly Wage RMB 3,730

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Urban annual disposable income RMB 11,759

Rural annual disposable income RMB 3,587

Minimum wage laws exist in PRC and are enforced on a provincial level. However only two provinces (Heilongjiang and Xinjiang) pay a minimum wage equivalent to maintain an average standard of living. The worst region is the Pearl River Delta where the minimum wage is enough to buy four bowls of noodles each day for one person.

Minimum wage laws are breached generally through employer deductions such as accomodation and food

The worst problem tend to be that employers withold payment of wages in order to ensure their staff are retained. One example of this is the SOE China State Construction Engineering Corp of Nanjing hired armed men to attack worker representatives demanding payment of their wages. in the conflict one worker had their arm amputated.

Most of this information is sourced from the China Labour Bulletin

http://www.china-labour.org.hk/en/node/100206

Where does the octopus live?

They live in deep oceans, around warmer waters, in the pacific. Some octopus have been know to live in shallower waters. Most of them live in salt water, but some have been known to live in fresh water.

What lives in the deep ocean?

Humpback Anglerfish (Fish)

Eel (Fish)

Lanternfish (Fish)

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When did Paul Niehans live?

In 1931, Dr. Paul Niehans (1882-1971), a Swiss physician, became known as "the father of cell therapy" quite by chance

Is Squidward a squid?

NO. As has been stated by the cast and crew numerous times, Squidward is an octopus. As the voice of Squidward, Roger Bumpass, has stated "Octoward" wouldn't be as catchy.