Cephalopods and Their Habitats

Octopus-

·         Usually live in rocks, coral, or burrows.

·         Because they’re invertebrates, they are able to squeeze through narrow passages to find homes.

·         Homes provide protection and they allow the females to lay their eggs.

Squid-

·         Live in warm tropic waters while some live in colder waters.

·         They are found near the sea floor, which is about 10,000 feet below sea level.

·         They are generally found in four oceans.

·         They don’t migrate for new homes.

Mollusks-

·         Some are found on shallow coastal areas while others are In deep ocean.

·         Usually are found where volcanic sediments come in contact with cold waters.

·         They bury themselves in sand, silt, mud, and gravel.

·         They are substrates to help support their heavy shells.

Cuttlefish-

·         Usually found near the Mediterranean, Baltic, and North Sea coasts.

·         They live in temperate waters where the cuttlefish are most comfortable.

·         Use their camouflage to blend in with their habitat to hide from predators.