Squid

Squid and Octopi are two mysterious creatures of the sea which many people lack knowledge of. They both have many amusing similarities and differences when it comes to their homes, diets, and physical aspects. These two sea creatures relate in many ways, however there are countless unique characteristics between them. Being some of the most brilliant animals of the sea, Octopi are invertebrates which means that they do not have a single bone in their bodies. They are usually hidden away in caves

What is these creatures? Squid and Octopus are categories in sub-marine animal. Squid and Octopus are still one family, both of these animals are The Cephalopoda family. What is Cephalopoda? “Cephalopods, is the class of mollusks which scientists classify octopuses, squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses, can change color faster than a chameleon. They can also change texture and body shape, and, and if those camouflage techniques don't work, they can still "disappear" in a cloud of ink, which they use

vampire squid is a very unique organism. In 1903 it was found and classified as a octopus. The scientist thought this because it shares traits with the squid and with the octopus. Another common name for the vampire squid is “the squid from hell.” the name comes from the colors of the squid. The squid colors can vary from velvet jet black to a pale reddish color. Their color depends on where they are located meaning how much light they reach. Even though is says it is a “vampire” squid, it does

Giant squids, zombie worms, and yeti crabs may all live in in the ocean, but this does not mean that they are similar. Actually, that is one of the few things they might have in common. These under the sea critters have many characteristics that make them different from one another. For instance, the zombie worm can produce an acid to defend itself, while the giant squid can squirt ink when it needs to protect itself. These creatures are all very unique. Giant squids are different because of the

Bethel Mr. Taulbee English 2 20 December 2016 Squids vs. Octopus The ocean animals I am going to compare are octopus and squid. I am comparing these two things because they are unique ocean creatures. I think that it is interesting how they both catch their prey, and how they live. It is also really interesting to learn what they eat and how they do things. The first thing I am comparing is an octopus to a squid. An octopus has 8 tentacles, and uses all of them to catch their

Biology of a Squid Squids are among the most varied and unique of all invertebrates. They are mollusks of the Class Cephalopod, along with the nautilus, cuttlefish, and octopus. Squids are highly evolved, and have developed a number of traits uncommon to most other mollusks. Fossil records of cephalopods have dated back the Cambrian Period (about 600 million years ago). Structurally, squids have only small variations of a basic theme common to all cephalopods. They are spherical or cigar-shaped

as the giant squid has been around for years. During that time, scientists studied the predator and photographed the giant creature that lived in the deep waters of the ocean. Yet, there is an even larger predator. The Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni: The Colossal squid is longest creature of the deep. It weighs over 1000 pounds, and has shorter tentacles (“Meet” 71) Purely by accident, a colossal squid measuring 14 feet was netted by a fisherman in 2007. Many years prior to this, a squid measuring “15

environments is called ecology, and in the ecology of the open ocean, Humboldt squid stand front and center. They are hunted and consumed throughout their lives by a wide variety of predators. The squid themselves are also voracious generalist predators, meaning that they eat a wide variety of prey, and lots of it. And, like all animals, Humboldt squid play the ecological role of host to numerous parasites. A single female Humboldt squid can lay millions of eggs, of which only a few will survive to adulthood

In 2004, the giant squid had been discovered in deep, inky waters (Schembri 1). These creatures had frequently been misconstrued as monsters throughout history, in sailors’ yarns, wives tales, and even official reports. With a length of 40 to 42 feet, the leap of faith does not seem so difficult. (Giant 1) Giant squids are not known anymore to sink ships like their Kraken persona, but they are extremely territorial, even fighting sperm whales to protect their homes (Coppens 4). Despite being capable

Squids are within the class cephalopods. They are known for representing the top of the food chain for the large group of soft-bodied animals known as Molluscs as they are extremely fast moving predators. Their various adaptations have allowed them to thrive in the ocean. Derived from the ancestral mollusk, the squid has evolved to better suit its environment and therefore thrive and reproduce fertile offspring more effectively. This process is known as natural selection, which leads to evolution