# Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack? Lesson 98

An episode of [Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1679872468), 21 Oct 2025, 27 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fbae2a38-05cd-41cf-82fd-1e8d815c97f9.mp3

Is a cuttlefish a cuddly fish? Meet a color-changing, quick-escaping cephalopod with a built-in jetpack. Discover how God designed the cuttlefish to survive in the ocean and what it teaches us about running from the dangers of sin and temptation. Here’s our trail map: • Is a Cuttlefish a Fish? • Is a Cuttlefish Cuddly? • Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack? • How Can We Make a Quick Getaway From Danger? Eryn's Books: • The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 • Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 • 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: • Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day Course by Apologia: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/ • Explore Apologia’s courses and curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/ • Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos • Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club • Free Cuttlefish Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/cuttlefish-facts/ • Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.” 2 Timothy 2:22 (NCV) “But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13b (NCV) “So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you.” James 4:7 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: • Mollusk: A phylum (category) of animals that have soft bodies. Some have shells for protection. Some crawl on one big foot (like snails), some have two shells that open and shut (like clams), and some swim using arms and jets (like squids and octopuses). • Cephalopod: A class (smaller category than phylum) of mollusks including octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus. • Calcium Carbonate: A mineral or material from nature found in things like animal shells, egg shells, chalk, and limestone. • Cuttlebone: The internal shell of a cuttlefish • Mantle: A special organ in a mollusk that creates a shell. • Hyponome: Siphon organ on cephalopods used for many purposes including jet propulsion. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

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