Ceph`a·lop'o·da noun plural [ New Latin , gr. Greek kefalh` head + -poda : confer French céphalopode .] (Zoology) The highest class of Mollusca. » They have, around the front of the head, a group of elongated muscular arms, which are usually furnished wit... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/46
Cephalopoda is a class of Phylum mollusca. They are the squids and octopuses. They are the highest in organization in that division of the animal kingdom, characterized by having the organs of prehension and locomotion, called tentacles or arms, attached to the head. The arms are furnished with numerous suckers, and enable them to cling to and enta... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BC.HTM