Hello everyone~ Although octopus and squid look similar in appearance, they are obviously different in many aspects. Today I’m going to explain in detail the differences between octopus and squid, including their biological characteristics, how to eat them, and their culinary uses. Let’s take a look.

1. Biological characteristics:

Octopus is a type of Mollusca and is an invertebrate. It has eight long tentacles, each with many suckers for catching prey.

Squids are also molluscs and are also invertebrates, but they usually only have two long tentacles and six short tentacles. Squids also have suckers on their tentacles, but they are relatively rare.

2. Appearance differences:

The body of octopus is usually thicker, the length of its tentacles is relatively consistent, and there is no obvious membrane between the tentacles.

The body of a squid is usually slender, and its two long tentacles are very obvious, and there are membranes connecting the long tentacles, making it look more like an elegant shape.

3. How to eat:

Octopus is a common ingredient, and its internal organs and suckers usually need to be removed before cooking. It can be baked, boiled, fried, stewed and made into various delicacies, such as takoyaki, octopus rice, etc.

Squid is also a popular ingredient and is usually used after removing the guts and shell. Squid can be cooked into fried calamari rings, caviar, squid pasta and other delicacies.

4. Culinary uses:

The meat of octopus is usually more tender and is suitable for making various sushi, sashimi and grilled delicacies.

The meat of squid is slightly chewy and is suitable for making fried foods, pasta and seafood salads.

To sum up, there are obvious differences between octopus and squid in biological characteristics, appearance, eating methods and cooking purposes. Knowing how they differ can help you choose the right ingredients and try different ways to prepare your meal.