Loligo vulgaris, better known as the European Squid, is a member of the Mollusca Phylum that has a habitat stretching from the North Sea to the coast of Northwestern Africa. They, like all squids are members of the Cephalopoda class of organisms.
The European squid has eight arms and two tentacles. The difference between a tentacle and an arm is the fact that the arms tend to be shorter and less muscular than tentacles. The squid uses the muscular tentacles it has to catch its prey. The arms and tentacles are also used for movement, as they can propel a squid forward when pushed together.
Another Important part of the muscular system of a squid are the fins. These are two triangular muscles at the top part of the squid. They are both attached to a body part known as the mantle, which functions as the squid's head. The fins are the main part of the body that is used for movement.
The European squid has eight arms and two tentacles. The difference between a tentacle and an arm is the fact that the arms tend to be shorter and less muscular than tentacles. The squid uses the muscular tentacles it has to catch its prey. The arms and tentacles are also used for movement, as they can propel a squid forward when pushed together.
Another Important part of the muscular system of a squid are the fins. These are two triangular muscles at the top part of the squid. They are both attached to a body part known as the mantle, which functions as the squid's head. The fins are the main part of the body that is used for movement.