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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks)

For Students 9th - 10th
A great, detailed description of mollusks. Discusses parts of their external and internal anatomy and their functions, and lists several characteristics of mollusks. Tabbed pages include pictures, specimens and classification.
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Other

The Cephalopod Page: What Behavior Can We Expect of Octopuses?

For Students 9th - 10th
The navigation and spatial skills, tool use, play, and personalities of octopuses are covered in the studies discussed in this article.
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Other

National Aquarium: Giant Pacific Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that describes the physical characteristics of the Pacific Octopus, examines its diet and habitat, and references its natural predators.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Octopus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and discover what octopi eat and where they live when you visit this resource. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise presentation of information.
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Other

Dalhousie University: Australian Giant Cuttlefish

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Dalhousie University provides many great pictures of the Australian Giant Cuttlefish!
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Other

Dalhousie University: The Common Cuttlefish

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Dalhousie University provides a great picture and information on the common cuttlefish.
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Other

Dalhousie University: The Pharaoh Cuttlefish

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Dalhousie University provides a great picture of the pharaoh cuttlefish, but minimal information.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Cephalopods

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Cephalopods (Cephalopoda), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this class and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Creatures of the Deep: Spineless, but Smart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate scientists' explorations of octopus middens, or garbage piles, and apply this scientific observation to an examination of a school lost-and-found collection. Create an inventory and analyze the objects from various perspectives.