Junior Vocab
Understanding Octopus Tentacles
tentaclestentacleswiggly arms? Those arms are called, and each tentacle can move freely in many directions. Because can bend and curl, animals like squid and sea anemones use them to catch food or hold onto rocks.Have you seen an octopus in a picture and noticed its long,
Some tiny sea animals also use their tentacles to pull food toward their mouths. Next time you watch a nature video or visit an aquarium, look for tentacles reaching, grabbing, or waving in the water.