where is the water jet located on a squid
Giant squid Giant squid have small fins at the rear of their mantles used for locomotion. Like other cephalopods, they are propelled by jetâ€”by pulling water into the mantle cavity, and pushing it through the siphon, in gentle, rhythmic pulses. They can also move quickly by expanding the cavity to fill it with water, then contracting muscles to jet water through the siphon. Giant squid breathe using two large gills inside the mantle cavity. The circulatory system is closed, which is a distinct characteristic of cephalopods. Like other squid, they contain dark ink used to deter predators.