cuttlefishes
Squid's camouflaging cousins
Cuttlefishes is the plural of cuttlefish, a marine mollusk related to squid and octopus.
Cuttlefish have an internal shell (the cuttlebone), eight arms, two tentacles, and the remarkable ability to change color and texture for camouflage or communication.
They are found in coastal waters of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Mollusks with tentacles
- mollusksSoft-bodied invertebrates, often shelled
- tentaclesFlexible grasping appendages
- inkWriting fluid
- chromatophoresPigment-bearing cellular structures
siphon · mantle · beak · arms · invertebrates · marine · sepia · camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
- color changeAlteration of hue
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- huntingPursuing wild game
- matingReproductive pairing behavior
courtship · flashing · signaling · intelligence · problem-solving · learning · polarized light · communication
Internal cephalopod shell
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- inkWriting fluid
- fishing baitFood to attract fish
polishing · artists · calligraphy · supplements · pet trade · goldsmithing · dentistry · mold making
Marine creatures as cuisine
- calamariFried squid dish
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- stuffedFilled beyond capacity
paella · tempura · sashimi · dried · Korean cuisine · Portuguese · Italian · Spanish
cephalopods
Mollusks with tentacles
- mollusksSoft-bodied invertebrates, often shelled
- tentaclesFlexible grasping appendages
- inkWriting fluid
chromatophores · siphon · mantle · beak · arms · invertebrates · marine · sepia · camouflage · jet propulsion
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
- color changeAlteration of hue
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- huntingPursuing wild game
mating · courtship · flashing · signaling · intelligence · problem-solving · learning · polarized light · communication · predation
cuttlebone
Internal cephalopod shell
fishing bait · polishing · artists · calligraphy · supplements · pet trade · goldsmithing · dentistry · mold making · budgerigar
seafood
Marine creatures as cuisine
- calamariFried squid dish
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- grilledCooked on metal bars
stuffed · paella · tempura · sashimi · dried · Korean cuisine · Portuguese · Italian · Spanish · Chinese