Dissection of the Squid

External examination

Directions: Answer the following questions using complete sentences when appropriate.

1. How long is the entire animal? ________________cm.

  1. How long are the two arms? ______________ cm.
  2. How long are the tentacles? ______________cm.
  3. Draw a picture showing the outline of the animal. Label the following parts: arms, tentacles, fin, mantle, eye, siphon, and the mouth.

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  4. Where are the suckers and what do they look like?

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  5. What do you believe the job of the suckers are?

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  6. How can you tell the back (dorsal) from the stomach (ventral)

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  7. Explain how the animal is able to move in water.

 

 

8. What are 4 body structures that show that this animal is very well adapted to living in water?