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cephalopod feeding behavior

Cephalopods, such as octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, are skilled predators that use their advanced eyes and flexible arms to hunt. They locate prey like fish, crustaceans, and other small animals using keen eyesight and a sophisticated sense of touch. Once they spot their target, they swiftly extend their arms, grasp it with their powerful suckers, and use their beak-like mouth to bite and consume. Many also produce ink as a defense mechanism if threatened. Their intelligence and agility make them highly effective and adaptable hunters in their marine environments.