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It can probably hurt you in some circumstances but it depends on the size and mood of a typical squid.

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How are squid mouths and beaks like human jaws and teeth?

Squid mouths have beaks that are made of chitin-like material, similar to a parrot's beak, while human jaws have teeth made of hard enamel. Both structures are used for breaking down food, but squid beaks are more rigid and used for grasping and tearing prey, whereas human teeth are more versatile for cutting, grinding, and chewing various types of food.


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.


What animal has the biggest eye--ten times bigger than a human eye?

The colossal squid has the largest eye of any animal, measuring up to 11 inches in diameter. This is about ten times larger than a human eye. These huge eyes help the squid to see in the deep, dark waters where it lives.


What is the loudest sound a human can hear?

20,000 Hz (20kHz) is the (ideal) highest FREQUENCY that a healthy human ear can hear. With regard to loud sounds, a sound LEVEL of 120 decibel (dB) causes pain, and a level of 140 dB causes deafness.


What is the physical description of a banded piglet squid?

The banded piglet squid is a small squid, with the piglet part of its name referring to its appearance. It appears to have a smiley face, caused by a certain alignment of skin pigments on its face. This squid looks very round and plump. It has hairlike tentacles on top of it. A syphon extends from the banded piglet squid, resembling a nose. The squid overall is about the size of an avocado. It has eight arms in addition to the tentacles. The banded piglet squid has a tendency to fill up with water. This also indicates why it is labelled a "piglet squid."