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cuttlefish [ˈkʌtlfıʃ] N

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cuttlefish

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The cuttlebone is unique to cuttlefish, and is one of the features that distinguish them from their squid relatives. en.wikipedia.org

Many cephalopods including octopus, cuttlefish, and squid similarly use colour change, in their case both for camouflage and signalling. en.wikipedia.org

They are an extinct group of ammonoid, which are shelled cephalopods related to squids, belemnites, octopodes, and cuttlefish, and more distantly to the nautiloids. en.wikipedia.org

If the other cuttlefish is a receptive female, her colours will remain pale and head-to-head mating will take place. en.wikipedia.org

Surveys indicated that the cuttlefish biomass remained stable from 1998 to 2001. en.wikipedia.org

His only true companion was his cuttlefish, though lost for a short period it returned to its true resting place, strategically placed over his loins. en.wikipedia.org

Because of these fins, bigfin reef squids are sometimes mistaken for cuttlefish, a fact reflected by their scientific names. en.wikipedia.org

This allows the cuttlefish to change its color at will to match its background for camouflage. en.wikipedia.org

Shrimp, crabs, cuttlefish, and stomatopods are also sometimes taken. en.wikipedia.org

Cuttlefish ("soupies") may be cooked like calamari or like octopus in red wine with onions. en.wikipedia.org

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