squid tentacle

Sucker-covered arm

A squid tentacle is one of the two longer appendages on a squid, distinct from its eight shorter arms.

Tentacles have club-shaped ends covered in suckers, used to snatch prey and bring it to the arms.

In culinary contexts, squid tentacles are often served fried or grilled: calamari with tentacles.

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Opposites
aquatic locomotion/manipulation structures

squid tentacleshark fin

Cartilaginous apex predator's appendage

crab claw · lobster claw · fish tail · dorsal fin · pectoral fin

predatory appendage type

squid tentacleeagle talon

Large bird's hooked nail

bear claw

squid appendage type

squid tentaclefin

Aquatic propulsion appendage

mantle · siphon · body

Family

squid, tentacle, squids, tentacles, tentacled, tentacular

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G