All About Squids

What type of animal is a squid?

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Invertebrate

• Bird

What is the top part of a squid called?

• Tentacle

• Mantle

• Beak

• Fin

How do squid move in the water?

• Swimming with fins

• Walking on the ocean floor

• Jet propulsion

• Floating with the current

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What do squid use to catch their prey?

• Fins

• Beak

• Sucker cups

• Teeth

What is the function of a squid's ink sac?

• To help them swim faster

• To confuse predators

• To attract mates

• To store food

What are chromatophores used for in squid?

• Breathing

• Changing color

• Hearing

• Eating

What do squid primarily eat?

• Plants

• Algae

• Fish and shrimp

• Seaweed

How many species of squid are there?

• Less than 50

• About 100

• Over 300

• Exactly 200

What is the smallest size a squid can be?

• 1 inch

• 5 inches

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

What is the largest size a squid can grow to?

• 10 feet

• 25 feet

• 50 feet

• 75 feet