Squid Dissection

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External Anatomy

Fins

Mantle

Chromatophores

Pen

Function:Gives structural support tothe squid

Dorsal View

Siphon aka funnel or water jet

Function:Propels the squid

Ventral View

Buccal Mass- where you find the beak

Beak

Arms

Function:Brings prey to its beakThere are 8 of them

Tentacles

Function:Captures prey

Suction Cups

Male or Female?

• Look at tentacles- if it is a male, it will have bristles on its tentacles

Internal Anatomy