cephalopod
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ə noun
1.
any mollusk of the class Cephalopoda, having tentacles attached to the head, including the cuttlefish, squid, and octopus.
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cephalopod (ˈsɛfələˌpɒd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any marine mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, characterized by well-developed head and eyes and a ring of sucker-bearing tentacles. The group also includes the octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and pearly nautilus |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of, relating to, or belonging to the Cephalopoda |
| cepha'lopodan | |
| —adj, —n | |
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Word Origin & History
cephalopod
1826, from Fr. cephalopode, from Mod.L. cephalopoda, from Gk. kephale "head" + pod-, stem of pous "foot" (see foot).
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Science Dictionary
| cephalopod (sěf'ə-lə-pŏd') Pronunciation Key
Any of various marine mollusks of the class Cephalopoda, having long tentacles around the mouth, a large head, a pair of large eyes, and a sharp beak. Cephalopods have the most highly developed nervous system of all invertebrates. Many cephalopods squirt a cloud of dark inky liquid to confuse predators. Cephalopods include the octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus, and the extinct ammonites, belemnites, and other nautiloids. |
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Example sentences
Another common cephalopod is the common squid, but don't expect to see this one either.
Have students look at the diagram of cephalopod ocean habitats.
For one example, cephalopod eyes shows how similar to ours but in some ways more efficient eyes can develop.
Don't miss this cephalopod resume full of win and genius.
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