Squids Flashcard

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What is the largest part of a squid's body?

Back

mantle

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How many tentacles does a squid have?

Back

8

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What is the function of a squid's beak?

Back

Tear and consume prey

Front

How do squids move through water?

Back

Jet propulsion

Front

What is the name of the organ that squids use to expel water and propel themselves?

Back

siphon

Front

What do squids primarily eat?

Back

fish and other small marine animals

Front

How do squids catch their prey?

Back

Using their tentacles

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What are some common predators of squids? Options: eagles, hawks, and owls; crocodiles, alligators, and caimans; lions, tigers, and cheetahs; sharks, whales, dolphins, seals, and large fish

Back

sharks, whales, dolphins, seals, and large fish

Front

What is the largest species of squid?

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colossal squid

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How do squids defend themselves from predators?

Back

They release ink.