Squid, Cephalopod

Squid are cephalopods of the two orders Myopsida and Oegopsida. The two current orders comprise around 304 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid, like cuttlefish, have eight arms arranged in pairs and two, usually longer, tentacles. The skin is covered in chromatophores, which enable the squid to change color to suit its surroundings, making it practically invisible. The underside is also almost always lighter than the topside, to provide camouflage from both prey and predator. Squid are strong swimmers and certain species can fly for short distances out of the water. No artist credited, undated

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Animalia Cephalopod Cephalopoda Cephalopods Mollusc Mollusca Molluscs Mollusk Mollusks Squid Teuthida

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