Trophic
What is their trophic level
3rd
Are they cannibals
yes
What are their defense mechanisms
Changing color/Camouflage; shooting ink; ejecting out of the water
What is their most significant impact on humans
Commercial Fisheries
Can they form images and distinguish between colors
yes
Who are their predators
Sperm Whales and Sharks
How do they attack their prey
Tentacles and sharp beak
What is their nickname
Red Devil or Diablo Rojo
What do humans and humboldt squid compete for
Fish
Name system they have in common with humans that makes them intelligent
Nervous System
What do they eat
Crustaceans like crabs and lobsters, invertebrates, cephalopods, other humboldt squid, and fish
How do they ensure a steady food supply throughout the year
Migration
Where do they store ink
Siphon
What can they damage that impacts humans
Fishing Gear
Name system they have in common with humans that allows them to see
Advanced Sensory System
Up to how many travel in their pack
1,200
What location of the ocean do they occupy
Eastern Pacific Ocean
What do you call the pigment-containing organelles that allows them to change colors
Chromatophores
How can humans reduce their impact on fishing communities
Study their habits
What makes them a smart and fast predator
Large Neurological Axons