Cuttlefish, Octopus & Squid

Critter Spotlight: Octopus aculeatus

Photo Credit: edge-of-reef.com

These are members of the class Cephalopoda and another member includes the nautilus. The word Cephalopoda means literally, "head-foot bearing" and refers to the way the cephalopod arm appears to be attached directly to the head. Few are collected for the trade.

• Cuttlefishes
• Octopus
• Squid