Tentacle facts for kids
A tentacle is a part of the body of an animal or plant that can move freely. They are like arms. Some invertebrates, like squid, sea anemones or hydras have them. They use the tentacles to catch food, or to grip the sourroundings. Some carnivorous plants, such as the Drosera, also may have tentacles.
Images for kids
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Cuttlefish with 2 tentacles and 8 arms
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Front view of land snail showing upper and lower sets of tentacles
See also
In Spanish: Tentáculo para niños
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