Cephalopod - Temperoceras ludense

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Silurian cephalopod, Temperoceras ludlense from Ludlow area exhibits dramatic internal structure of shell. The specimen has been expertly cut in half to reveal intricate details within its shell walls. A cephalopod encompasses any molluscan class Cephalopoda individual such as a squid, octopus or nautilus, exclusively marine animals characterized by bilateral body symmetry and prominent head. A set of arms or tentacles modified from the primitive molluscan foot is a hallmark of these fascinating creatures. Fishermen often refer to them as inkfish due to their remarkable ability to squirt ink. The study of cephalopods is a specialized branch of malacology known as teuthology, offering valuable insights into these enigmatic marine animals.