cephalopod locomotion

Cephalopods, such as squids and octopuses, move mainly through a method called jet propulsion. They draw water into a mantle cavity and then forcefully expel it through a funnel, propelling themselves rapidly in the opposite direction. They can also crawl along surfaces using their arms and tentacles, which provide additional control and flexibility. This combination of jetting for quick movement and arm-based crawling for careful navigation allows cephalopods to be highly agile predators and escape artists in the underwater environment.