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Squid Anatomy

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    The internal and external anatomy of the squid
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  • What are the long structures in the image?
    arms and tentacles
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  • What part of the squid excretes waste, water, and ink from the body?
    siphon
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  • What is the name of the structure that you will "pop" and cut through?
    collar
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  • What is the purpose of the chromatophores?
    They are cells on the outside of the body that can change color and help the squid communicate.
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  • What is the name of the structure that helps the squid tear/bite its food?
    beak (mandibles)
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  • What is the purpose of the ink in the ink sac?
    To create a distraction to escape from predators
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  • What is the name of the tongue-like structure?
    radula
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  • True or False - Squid do not have a highly developed brain.
    False
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  • What structures are located on the arms and are used fro holding prey and in reproduction?
    suckers or suction cups
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  • Why are the eyes of the squid so large?
    They need to be able to see in the dark of the ocean and they are visual communicators.
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  • What is the name of the large mythical creature that was likely a giant squid?
    Kraken
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  • What structures are used to guide and steer when swimming?
    fins
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  • What are the structures that help the squid get oxygen from the water?
    gills
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