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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
Gastropods
Cephalopods
Crustaceans
Nematodes
Chordata-animals with backbones
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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