Once you get over the squirmy legs and tentacles, the coolest thing about the squid or “cephalopod” is the “mantle”! A jet propulsion system! Without it, it wouldn’t be able to swim. The squid sucks water into its mantle and shoots it out with mega speed, much like a jet or an airplane!
The Squid
Did you know squid have the ability to change their colour? Well it does to suit its surroundings, which make them more invisible to predators.
Most grow to 24 inches long, but the GIANT squid, can reach up to 43 feet! Look out for those big guys. If you’re behind one, look out! All squid have an ink sack, which allows them to discharge black ink ward off other predators.
Check out this cool video of some washed up squid in Nova Scotia, you can see the jet-propulsion system in action.
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