Squid Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What class do squid belong to?

• Reptilia
• Aves
• Cephalopod
• Mammalia

What is the average size of a squid?

• 3-4 feet
• 1-2 feet
• 7-8 feet
• 5-6 feet

What is the largest species of squid?

• Giant pacific octopus
• Humboldt squid
• Colossal squid
• Vampire squid

What is the lifespan of a squid?

• 7-8 years
• 3-5 years
• 1-2 years
• 5-6 years

What is the primary diet of squid?

• Plants
• Insects
• Fish and crustaceans
• Birds

What is the scientific name for squid?

• Octopus vulgaris
• Decapodiformes
• Cephalopoda vulgaris
• Squid vulgaris

What is the average weight of a squid?

• 5-6 lbs
• 3-4 lbs
• 7-8 lbs
• 1-2 lbs

What is the primary defense mechanism of squid?

• Venomous bite
• Intimidation
• Electric shock
• Camouflage

What is the primary organ used for movement in squid?

• Wings
• Mantle
• Feet
• Fins

What color are squid typically?

• All of the above
• Black
• Green
• Blue

What is the largest recorded size of a squid?

• 40 feet
• 50 feet
• 20 feet
• 30 feet

What is the primary predator of squid?

• Whales
• Dolphins
• Seals
• Sharks

What is the primary method of reproduction in squid?

• External fertilization
• Internal fertilization
• Asexual reproduction
• Budding

What is the average temperature range for squid habitat?

• 21-30u00b0C
• 0-10u00b0C
• 11-20u00b0C
• 31-40u00b0C

What is the primary sensory organ of squid?

• Eyes
• Nose
• Ears
• Tongue