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The purpose of the radula of a squid or a snail is similar to that of a tooth. It is part of the equivalent of the tongue, and abrades hard bits from their prey.
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What type of skeloton do squid have?
A squid is a cephalopod, and has no skeleton at all. The only hard part of a squid is its beak.
Does a giant squid have bones?
No. No squid has any bones, not even a giant squid. The only thing that will not decay is the beak.
What is the structure the helps a squid bites food?
Its beak helps the squid bite its food.
How big is the giant squid's beak?
really big
What sea creature has a beak beneath its skirt?
Octopus and squid.
What is a mantle and what is it used for on a squid?
Well, the mantle is esentiallly the head, and body, of the squid. It has all the organs and on the bottom is the beak.
Why is the beak of the squid imbedded in the buccal mass?
The buccal mass of a squid is the initial portion of a squid's digestive system. This is essentially analgous to a mouth on a human. The beak acts as the lips and teeth, drawing food into the buccal mass where it can begin to be digested.
Does a squid have teeth?
A squid does not have teeth, instead it has a very sharp beak directly in the middle of all its arms. It uses its arms to grab its food, then brings the prey to the beak where the squid tears it apart to eat it.
What is the squid function?
The function squid testis is to produce sperm during reproduction.
What is the deadliest part of a squid?
The squid as a predator has a sharp, beak-like bill, and there are serrated edges on the suction rings of the tentacles. Only a giant squid is dangerous to humans.
What is a buccal mass?
The buccal mass on a squid contains the beak used for eating.
What body features show that a squid is well adapted to a predatory existence?
its beak
