Class Cephalopoda (Noun)
Meaning
Octopuses; squids; cuttlefish; pearly nautilus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Class Cephalopoda is the most highly developed group of the Mollusca and includes the well-known octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and pearly nautilus.
- Marine biologists have always been fascinated with the intelligence and adaptable nature of the species found within the Class Cephalopoda.
- Species within the Class Cephalopoda are characterized by their bilateral body, large head, and tentacles that help them capture prey quickly and stealthily.
- While species in Class Cephalopoda are incredibly diverse, they all share the characteristic of having a beaked mouth and radula used for feeding and digestion.
- The taxonomy of Class Cephalopoda has been extensively studied and includes about 800 living species, including the giant squid and the pearly nautilus.