How do cephalopods use tentacles and strong jaws to catch prey?

Cephalopods, such as squids, octopuses, and cuttlefishes, are active predators that utilize their specialized appendages and powerful mouthparts to capture and consume prey.12

• Arms and Tentacles: Cephalopods use their arms and tentacles to stalk, lure, and grasp prey. Octopuses and argonauts possess eight arms equipped with suckers, while squids and cuttlefishes have eight arms and two additional tentacles. These appendages are highly sensitive, containing receptors that allow the animal to detect tactile and chemical stimuli from their environment. Some species even use the tips of their arms as wormlike lures to attract small fishes within reach.321
• Jaws: Once prey is captured, cephalopods use their strong, horny, parrotlike beaks to bite and handle their food. These mandibles are part of a complex alimentary system that includes a rasping tongue, known as a radula, which assists in processing the prey.24

This predatory behavior is supported by a highly developed nervous system and complex brain, which allow these animals to discriminate between different types of prey and learn from their hunting experiences.31