Cephalopoda

/ˌsɛfəˈlɑpədə/ noun

A class of marine mollusks with arms and suckers surrounding their mouth, including octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish.

From Greek 'kephale' (head) + '-poda' (feet, from 'pous'). The name literally means 'head-feet' because these creatures' arms emerge directly from their head, making them appear to walk on their heads.

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