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Biology

Classification MOLLUSCS

                   ---CEPHALOPODS

                 

Cephalopods FEATURES

Some with tentacles- ex squid

All have arms

Internal shell or none

Most expel ink as defense mechanism

Many have radula--toothed tongue

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Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

CLASSIFICATION

Protists

Annelids

Echinoderms

Molluscs

   Gastropods

   Cephalopods

Arthropods

   Insects

   Crustaceans

Nematodes

Chordata-animals with backbones

   Fish

   Mammals

   Amphibians

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Prior Knowledge/Preview
Intro to Squid mom.ME
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Inquiry science
       Printable activity

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       On-line activity:

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LAB experiments
       Lab #1
       Lab #2
       Lab #3
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Aerospace CONNECTIONS:

Relationship between squid and its beneficial bacteria in Space NASA Uni Florida p55

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Applications and examples
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EXTENSION material for the curious
Deep ocean discovery Octopods and Squid Smithsonian NMNH
Severed octopus arms have a mind of their own SI Magazine
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