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Cephalopoda

Cephalopoda

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A group of sea animals like octopus and squid with soft bodies and many arms
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛfəˈloʊpədə/
  • Specialized
: cefalópodos
  • The diverse class of Cephalopoda includes fascinating creatures such as octopuses and squids.

Examples

  • Many species in the class Cephalopoda are known for their ability to change color and texture.

  • Here are a handful of buildings and design concepts that remind us of the noble class Cephalopoda.

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  • Scientists study Cephalopoda to understand their unique behaviors and intelligence.

Surface Forms

Cephalopoda singular
Cephalopodas plural

Morphology

Cephalopoda = cephalopod (opaque) = cephalo + poda

Formed from the recognisable English singular 'cephalopod' with a classical '-a' ending for the taxonomic class/plural; the relation to the base is regular though the ending is a learned scientific formation.

Etymology

Cephalopoda comes from the Greek parts cephalo- 'head' and -poda 'foot', so it literally means 'head-foot'. This is a helpful image: animals like octopus and squid have their 'feet' (arms and tentacles) attached around their head, which explains the name.