Cephalopods: meaning, definitions and examples
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cephalopods
[ ˈsɛfələˌpɒd ]
marine animals
Cephalopods are a class of mollusks that include octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. They are characterized by having a prominent head and a set of tentacles or arms. Cephalopods are known for their intelligence and ability to change color for camouflage.
Synonyms
cuttlefish, nautilus, octopus, squid
Examples of usage
- The octopus is a well-known cephalopod that can squeeze through tiny openings.
- Squids are fast-moving cephalopods that propel themselves using jet propulsion.
- Cuttlefish are masters of disguise among cephalopods, blending seamlessly with their surroundings.
Translations
Translations of the word "cephalopods" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cefalópodes
🇮🇳 सेफलोपोडा
🇩🇪 Kopffüßer
🇮🇩 cephalopoda
🇺🇦 головоногі
🇵🇱 głowonogi
🇯🇵 頭足類 (とうそくるい)
🇫🇷 céphalopodes
🇪🇸 cefalópodos
🇹🇷 kafadanbacaklılar
🇰🇷 두족류 (두족강)
🇸🇦 رأسيات الأرجل
🇨🇿 hlavonožci
🇸🇰 hlavonožce
🇨🇳 头足类 (tóu zú lèi)
🇸🇮 glavonožci
🇮🇸 höfuðfætlingar
🇰🇿 басаяқтылар
🇬🇪 თავფეხიანები
🇦🇿 başayaqlılar
🇲🇽 cefalópodos
Word origin
The word 'cephalopod' comes from the Greek words 'kephalē' meaning head, and 'pous' meaning foot. This name refers to the physical appearance of these animals with their head and tentacles. Cephalopods have been evolving for over 500 million years and have adapted various strategies for survival in the marine environment.