cephalopod ecology

Cephalopod ecology involves their roles as intelligent, adaptable marine animals like squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. They are predators, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates, and use advanced skills such as camouflage and ink defense to survive. Cephalopods are prey for larger marine animals, forming a key part of ocean food webs. They often have short lifespans but reproduce rapidly, enabling quick population responses to environmental changes. Their behaviors and physiology allow them to thrive in diverse habitats, from shallow coastal waters to deep ocean environments, making them essential components of marine ecosystems.