Squid Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Mantle
A
Body tube encircling visceral mass forming a hollow chamber in which water is collected and used for propulsion
2
Q
Tentacles
A
Long, extensible, prehensile appendages (2) for capturing prey
3
Q
Arms
A
Shorter appendages (8) used to manipulate captured prey and act as a rudder for navigating while swimming
4
Q
Funnel/siphon
A
Hollow tube through which water is expelled from the mantle cavity at high velocity to propel the squid through the water
5
Q
Eyes
A
Image-forming organs for detecting visual stimuli
6
Q
Pen
A
A backbone-like structure made of chitin. Provides structure.
7
Q
Gills
A
Paired, feathery organs used for respiration
8
Q
Ink sac
A
Large sac that opens into the rectum and secretes a dark brown or black fluid when the animal is alarmed
