<i>Squid Suckers: The Little Monsters That Feed the Beast<i/> (IMAGE)

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<i>Squid Suckers: The Little Monsters That Feed the Beast<i/>

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Loligo pealei squids have eight arms and two tentacles, all of which are coated with suction-cups, lined with fangs composed of chitin. These tiny suckers, whose diameters are around 400 µm, ultimately ensure that the half-meter-long squid will enjoy its next afternoon snack!

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Image courtesy of Andrew Davidhazy, Rochester Institute of Technology

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