Cephalopoda (Noun)
Meaning
Octopuses; squids; cuttlefish; pearly nautilus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Cephalopoda class of marine animals includes the intelligent and fascinating octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish.
- Cephalopoda are highly skilled predators that have evolved unique features such as camouflage and jet propulsion.
- In the Cephalopoda group, the pearly nautilus is the only living species with an external shell that is not modified into an internal structure.
- Cephalopoda have large heads, tentacles, and a mouth with a radula, which is a tongue-like structure with rows of tiny teeth.
- The Cephalopoda phylum is a diverse group of marine animals that have been on the planet for over 500 million years.