Cephalopod - Wikipedia A cephalopod ˈsɛfələpɒd is any member of the molluscan class Cephalopoda sɛfəˈlɒpədə (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: Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, and Nautilus A highly intelligent group of ocean dwelling creatures, the living cephalopods include the eight-armed octopuses, the ten-armed squids and cuttlefishes, and the shelled chambered nautiluses
Cephalopod - Examples, Types, Characteristics, Evolution, Pictures Cephalopods are a group of mollusks characterized by a bilaterally symmetric body and a prominent head with appendages They belong to the Cephalopoda class, which includes squid, octopus, cuttlefish, and nautilus Although they exclusively inhabit marine environments, some, like the Atlantic brief squid, can tolerate brackish water
Cephalopods | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium What's a cephalopod? 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
The Cephalopoda - University of California Museum of Paleontology Cephalopods are the most intelligent, most mobile, and the largest of all molluscs Squid, octopuses, cuttlefish, the chambered nautilus, and their relatives display remarkable diversity in size and lifestyle with adaptations for predation, locomotion, disguise, and communication
Cephalopod - New World Encyclopedia Cephalopods (Greek plural Κεφαλόποδα (kephalópoda); "head-foot") are marine mollusks (phylum Mollusca) of the class Cephalopoda, a group that includes the familiar octopus and squid
Cephalopoda | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web Cephalopoda means "head foot" and this group has the most complex brain of any invertebrate Cephalopods are characterized by a completely merged head and foot, with a ring of arms and or tentacles surrounding the head
Cephalopoda - Animalia These exclusively marine animals are characterized by bilateral body symmetry, a prominent head, and a set of arms or tentacles (muscular hydrostats) modified from the primitive molluscan foot Fishers sometimes call cephalopods "inkfish", referring to their common ability to squirt ink
Cephalopod: Characteristics, Types, and Adaptations Cephalopods, a group of marine invertebrates, represent a captivating lineage within the mollusk phylum Their ancient origins stretch back over 500 million years to the Late Cambrian period, showcasing a remarkable evolutionary journey