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A cuttlefish has a solid, bone-like structure, known as a cuttlebone. This can be carved easily, and one application is to make a casting mould out of it.

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What is the calcium content of cuttlefish bone?

Cuttlefish bone, sometimes known as cuttlebone and used as a source of calcium for caged animals, is 85.0% Calcium Carbonate.


Why does a cuttle bone appear on the beach?

A cuttle bone appears on the beach as it is the internal shell of a cuttlefish, a marine cephalopod. After the cuttlefish dies, the buoyant cuttle bone often washes ashore due to waves and tides. These bones are lightweight and help the cuttlefish maintain buoyancy in water. As a result, they can frequently be found along coastlines, especially in areas where cuttlefish are prevalent.


Where can you buy cuttle Fish?

If you are after Cuttlefish bone. You should be able to find it in most pet shops. I do not know if live cuttlefish are for sale normally.


Does a cuttlefish have a soft body?

yes the cuttlefish does have a soft body because its in the molusk, octopus, and squid wich are all invertabrets however it does have a large bone called cuttle bone that is filled with gas that hellps it float :)


What do birds sharpen their beaks on?

They sharpen their teeth on a piece of cuttlefish bone.


What is cuddle bone?

The "cuttlebone" is a unique internal shell found in cuttlefish, which are actually mulloscs, not fish.


Does a star fish has shell on its back?

A Starfish has a shell that looks like cuttlefish bone, but very delicate


What is the cuttlefish bone called?

The cuttlefish bone is called the "cuttlebone." It is a unique internal structure made of aragonite and serves various functions, including buoyancy regulation and providing structural support. Cuttlebones are often found in pet shops as a calcium supplement for birds and small animals.


How do cuttlefish protect themselves?

camoflage (it changes colour like some other cephalopods( octopuses and squids)) and its bone ( although budgies and giant african land snails normally eat shop bought cuttlefish bones.)


Is a cuttlefish an omnivore?

No. Cuttlefish are carnivores.


What kingdom does a cuttlefish belong to?

Cuttlefish are in the kingdom Animalia.