How is a squids beak different from parrots beak?

Squid and parrot beaks are both made of different materials and serve different functions. Squid Beak

* Parrots have beaks that are formed from a bony core that is covered with a layer of keratin.

* The upper and lower beaks are both movable and can be opened and closed with great force.

* The beak is used for a variety of purposes, including grasping and holding food, and tearing it apart.

* The shape of the beak is also important for vocalisation, As different beak shapes produce different sounds.

Squid Beak:

* Squid have a beak that is made of chitin, a hard material that is also found in the shells of insects and crustaceans.

* The beak is located at the front of the squid's head and is made up of two main parts: the upper and lower mandibles.

* The upper mandible is the larger of the two and is used for grasping prey.

* The lower mandible is used for cutting prey into smaller pieces.

* The squid's beak is also used for defence and can be used to inflict painful bites on predators.