Squid, Baitmasters, Frozen, 1lb bag

Description California squid (Loligo opalescens) AKA: Calamari Like all other cephalopod mollusks – Squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. The Squid’s body consists of eight arms and two tentacles. The long tubular shaped body is the mantle. The Squid’s mouth is nestled in between the arms. Squid range in length from one inch to six feet. There are over 300 species of Squid that can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – geographic range varies for each species. Loligo is the generic name for several sub-species – the most abundant are referred to as California Market Squid (Loligo opalescens). There are also Atlantic Loligo species – though few in comparison to the Pacific species. Loligo species are most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean – ranging from Baja, California to Southeastern Alaska. The most abundant populations are between Baja and Monterey Bay, California – these populations are referred to as California Market Squid (Loligo opa