Squid anatomy

Illustration of the anatomy of a typical cephalopod.

An analysis of the size of the largest cephalopods: Architeuthis (Giant Squid) and Mesonychoteuthis (Colossal Squid)

Squids not only swim, they also fly*. In fourteen different published accounts dating back to 1892, squids have been caught in the act of taking to the air. In one of the greatest examples of squid flying, the water in an aquarium was lowered to prevent Northern Shortfin Squid from airborne escapes. In a

giant squid anatomy

The clubhook squid (Onychoteuthis banksii) is a mollusc in the family Onychoteuthidae. it lives in the central and north Atlantic areas, where at night it can be found at the surface.

This is a worksheet designed to aid students in understanding the anatomy of a squid. It can be used at home for a homeschooler, or in the classroom. This worksheet can accompany a squid dissection if you wish. The packet is designed for 4th-7th grade. A fourth grader would likely need assistance with doing the worksheet. Older grades should be able to complete it independently.It can be printed either in color or there is black and white version.It includes a labeling worksheet with…