- Cephalopod - Wikipedia
A cephalopod ˈ s ɛ f ə l ə p ɒ d is any member of the molluscan class Cephalopoda s ɛ f ə ˈ l ɒ p ə d ə (Greek plural κεφαλόποδες, kephalópodes; "head-feet") [3] such as a squid, octopus, cuttlefish, or nautilus
- Cephalopod | Definition, Etymology, Species, Facts | Britannica
Cephalopod, any member of the class Cephalopoda of the phylum Mollusca, a small group of highly advanced and organized, exclusively marine animals The octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and chambered nautilus are familiar representatives
- Cephalopods | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium
A cephalopod is an animal belonging to the group Cephalopoda, containing octopus, squid, cuttlefish, nautilus, and kin The word “cephalopod” is derived from Greek and means “head foot,” which perfectly describes animals that have eyes just above their many limbs
- Cephalopods: Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, and Nautilus - Smithsonian Ocean
Cephalopod literally means “head foot” in Greek, a reference to the way the cephalopod’s head connects to its many arms The basic cephalopod body plan includes two eyes, a mantle, a funnel (also called a siphon), and at least eight arms
- Cephalopods: Facts about octopus, squid, nautilus and more
Learn more about cephalopod taxonomy from the Tree of Life Find more fun facts about cephalopods from the University of California, Berkeley
- Cephalopod - Examples, Types, Characteristics, Evolution, Pictures
What is a cephalopod Where do they live What do they eat How do they move and reproduce Also, learn their anatomy, habitat, lifespan, and evolution with images
- The Cephalopoda - University of California Museum of Paleontology
Their mantle is modified into a siphon for movement via jet-propulsion, and their highly developed nervous and sensory systems include complex eyes and a centralized brain Their name, Cephalopod or "head-foot" in Greek, reflects the unique relationship between the cephalopod head and foot: the arms encircle the animals' head Life history
- Cephalopods (Cephalopoda) | Marine Invertebrates | Earth Life
Cephalopod Biology Cephalopods belong to the phylum Mollusca , which includes snails, clams, and other soft-bodied invertebrates They comprise the class Cephalopoda, which contains all mollusks with a pronounced head and at least eight appendages
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