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Squid are marine cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid have eight arms and two tentacles arranged in pairs. | Squid are marine cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid have eight arms and two tentacles arranged in pairs. | ||
'''Squid''' is a popular food in many parts of the world. | '''Squid''' is a popular food in many parts of the world. | ||
In many of the European languages around the Mediterranean, squid is called 'calamari' (singular 'calamaro'), which in English has become a culinary name for Mediterranean dishes involving squid, especially fried squid ('fried calamari'). | In many of the European languages around the Mediterranean, squid is called 'calamari' (singular 'calamaro'), which in English has become a culinary name for Mediterranean dishes involving squid, especially fried squid ('fried calamari'). | ||
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In North America, it is a staple in many Greek, Italian, and [[seafood]] restaurants, as well as a snack at some bars. It is often served as an [[appetiser]] or [[starter]], garnished with [[parsley]], or occasionally sprinkled lightly with [[parmesan cheese]]. It is usually served with a [[dip]] of some sort, most often [[mayonnaise]], [[tzatziki]], or in the United States, [[marinara sauce]]. In [[cuisine of Mexico|Mexico]] it is often served with [[Tabasco sauce]] or [[habanero]]. Other dips, such as [[ketchup]], [[aioli]], or [[olive oil]], are sometimes served as well. Like many seafood dishes, it is usually served with a slice of [[lemon]]. | In North America, it is a staple in many Greek, Italian, and [[seafood]] restaurants, as well as a snack at some bars. It is often served as an [[appetiser]] or [[starter]], garnished with [[parsley]], or occasionally sprinkled lightly with [[parmesan cheese]]. It is usually served with a [[dip]] of some sort, most often [[mayonnaise]], [[tzatziki]], or in the United States, [[marinara sauce]]. In [[cuisine of Mexico|Mexico]] it is often served with [[Tabasco sauce]] or [[habanero]]. Other dips, such as [[ketchup]], [[aioli]], or [[olive oil]], are sometimes served as well. Like many seafood dishes, it is usually served with a slice of [[lemon]]. | ||
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Image:Calamari.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fried calamari | |||
Image:Iwami squid drying DSC01868.jpg|300px|thumb|Squid drying on the beach in Japan | |||
Image:Breaded-squid.jpg|300px|thumb|Breaded calamari: Grilled and breaded squid stuffed with vegetable and rice | |||
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In Australia, fried calamari is a common and popular menu item in fish and chip shops. | In Australia, fried calamari is a common and popular menu item in fish and chip shops. | ||
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