cuttlefish
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This structure varies widely, from the rounded cuttlebone in cuttlefish to the thin, blade-like gladius in many squid, as well as the spiral shell of the ram's horn squid.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
"Squids and cuttlefish have so many unique features compared to other animal groups, making them an endless source of inspiration for scientists," says Prof. Daniel Rokhsar, head of the Molecular Genetics Unit.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
A government review led by Prof Birch in 2021 assessed 300 scientific studies on the sentience of decapods and Cephalopods, which include octopus, squid, and cuttlefish.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2024
In 1778, British explorer Capt. James Cook was welcomed when he anchored off the Hawaiian islands by locals eager to trade cuttlefish, breadfruit and pigs for nails and iron tools.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023
He that uses many words for the explaining of any subject doth, like the cuttlefish, hide himself in his own ink.—Anon.
From The Style Book of The Detroit News by News, The Detroit
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