Cephalopods

Q.  Which of the following are cephalopods?

1) Octopus
2) Squid
3) Snails
- Published on 25 Mar 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 2
 
  • A cephalopod is any member of the molluscan class Cephalopoda having animals like Octopus, Squids and Cuttlefish
  • These exclusively marine animals are characterized by bilateral body symmetry, a prominent head, and a set of arms or tentacles (muscular hydrostats) modified from the primitive molluscan foot.
  • Fishermen sometimes call them inkfish, referring to their common ability to squirt ink.

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