common squid
The term "common squid" encompasses several species of squid that are frequently found in various marine environments, especially in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Definition
B2Marine Biology
(scientific, general)A type of squid that is frequently found in coastal waters and known for its elongated body and ten limbs.
Example
- The common squid is often studied due to its abundance in coastal waters.
- Fishermen in the Mediterranean frequently catch common squid.
B2Marine Biology
(scientific, general)A cephalopod mollusk known for its ability to expel ink as a defense mechanism and its use of jet propulsion for movement.
Example
- The common squid can quickly escape predators by expelling ink and propelling itself through the water.
- Marine biologists are fascinated by the common squid's unique locomotion.
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