Ink ___ (octopus's defense) (3)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
sac
(Other definitions for sac that I've seen before include "Membranous cavity" , "Bag-like part in animal or plant" , "Pouch or bag-like structure" , "Pouch in the body" , "Distended membrane; pouch-like cavity" .)