Cuttlefish skeleton

Distribution in scandinavian waters

Maximum length: approx 40 cm (skeleton). Appearance: The calcareous skeleton has an oval form and is rather thick, but light and whitish in colour. Environment: The skeletons are usually found washed up onto beaches. Misc: The skeleton is from a squid-like creature known as a cuttlefish. Classification: Sepias (cuttlefish) are members of the cephalopda group together with the squids and octopuses under the molluscs.

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