Cephalopod

Cephalopod molluscs are a branch of related marine invertebrates. They include octopus, squid, cuttlefish, nautilus and the extinct ammonites.

"Cephalopod" comes from the Greek Κεφαλόποδ (kephalópod), meaning roughly "head-foot." Univalve molluscs include a muscular "foot"; in gastropods such as snails, the foot is found on the bottom, near the stomach, whereas in cephalopods, it is part of the head.

Some cephalopods, such as octopus, are widely considered to be among the most intelligent marine invertebrates. Octopus and cuttlefish are capable of camouflaging themselves to match many complex environments, a behavior which aids them in predation. Octopus are also capable of planning ahead and performing feats of dexterity such as opening jars. Some marine biologists claim that other cephalopods, such as Humboldt squid, may be capable of communication.

The giant axons of squid were used by early biophysicists to uncover the manner in which nerve signals propagate along nerve cells. Since the axons have a very large diameter --the biggest known of any invertebrate--they were an ideal model system to use in studying this phenomenon.

The Pharyngula blog is known for its frequent posting of pictures of cephalopods, often times with overt and/or blatant sexual connotations. Since the blog owner, PZ Myers, is a major supporter of the liberal conspiracy and the destruction of America, his connection with these invertebrates is often cited as proof that cephalopods are members of the liberal conspiracy. It's recently come to evidence, however, that cephalopods are not members of the liberal atheist conspiracy, but are in fact its leaders. To this end, we here at conservapedia advocate the eradication of this lowly beast. Death by fire isn't even good enough for the foot soldiers of liberal scum, so we suggest slaughter via enrollment as choir boys in catholic churches.