2007-04-27 08:00:04 · 6 answers · asked by raemonee 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
A popular misconception is that squid have eight arms and two long tentacles, while octopus have eight arms and no tentacles. But this is not always the case. The only real difference between the two groups is that squid have hooked or saw-like suckers, and octopus do not.
2007-04-27 08:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Octopus Squid Difference
2016-12-08 17:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An octopus has a rounded body with legs radiating outward from the center, which are completely covered on the underside with suckers. A squid has a long, narrow body with the legs extending from the rear, all together. The suckers are located only at the tips of the legs. The squid also has fins projecting from the "head" end of the body which it uses to guide itself through the water.
2007-04-27 09:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squid have10 tentacles and some live in Natilus shells for homes.
Octopi have 8 tentacles and don't live in shells.
They are both cephalpod mullusks of th deep.
2007-04-27 08:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the same difference between a tick and a spider. They are from the same family, just different.
2007-04-27 08:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their shape is also different. squid have a conical shape to their heads and octopi are more of a rounded shape
2007-04-27 08:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by jefferson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋