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Jack's Squid Flashcards
Squid Flashcards
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Science
5th Grade
12/10/2008

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Term
eyes
Definition
front of animal near the arms, the lens is pebble like
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mantle
Definition
main part of squid
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fins
Definition
help the squid balance and turn; wing-like
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tentacles
Definition
long, arm-like part that helps squid catch their prey (food); 2 of them
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arms
Definition
4 pairs; similar to tentacles but shorter; help to food into the mouth
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siphon
Definition
funnel-like part; tube that brings water in and out of body to get oxygen from water
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suckers
Definition
rows of suction cups along the arms and tentacles; help rasp prey
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beak
Definition
part of the mouth; clear cartilage surrounded by strong muscle; used to bite prey
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ink sac
Definition
hold fluid (ink) that is squirted at enemies through siphon
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pen
Definition
piece of cartilage (bone-like) inside the squid; internal shell
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