Cephalopods

Cephalopods are classified as mollusks, even though they have no external shell. The term cephalopod means “head-foot,” referring to the fact that these animals have tentacles, or “legs,” attached to the head and surrounding the mouth. The most important cephalopods in the North American kitchen are squid and octopus. A third type, cuttlefish, is similar to squid but is usually seen only in limited markets.