What are they like?
2006-07-26 10:00:30 · 15 answers · asked by schming2005 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
No, they have a beak.
2006-07-26 10:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not have teeth such as we do, but rather have a sharp beak, that they use to tear flesh from thier prey, they do however have what can be considered teeth although they are used in a different way that the average toothed animal...They have curved teeth on thier tongue (called radula) and also rings of teeth on thier suction cups...
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Giant squid possess the largest eyes of any living creature, with possible exception of those of the Colossal Squid, over 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter, and their arms are equipped with hundreds of suction cups in total; each is mounted on an individual "stalk" and equipped around its circumference with a ring of sharp teeth to aid the creature in capturing its prey by firmly attaching itself to it both by suction and perforation. The size of these suction cups can vary from 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter (1–2 in), and it is not uncommon to find their circular scars on the head area of sperm whales that have fed — or attempted to feed — upon giant squid.
The Giant Humboldt Squid is a fiercely cannibalistic opportunistic predator, attacking anything that moves with lightning strength and speed. It travels in large schools and employs cooperative hunting techniques, feeding primarily on fish. The Humboldt Squid has a large brain, large primate-like stereoscopic eyes, three hearts, blue blood, and eight arms equipped with suction cups rimmed with a bony ring of teeth about the size of a dime. It seizes its prey with two lightning-fast, hook-laden tentacle clubs, draws the captive into a squirming nest of eight arms, and proceeds to tear chunks of flesh from its body with a disproportionately large, razor-sharp, parrot-like beak that is heavy in mass and very powerful. The tongue or radula has also has a series of rings of curved teeth. The Humboldt Squid has the ability to change color several times per second, from a deep maroon to an opalescent white. It reaches lengths of up to 8 feet and weights to 110 pounds, with lifespans of one to two years. The Humboldt Squid is considered by many biologists to be among the most cunning and ferocious of all animals.
2006-07-26 19:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squid have a sharp beak made out of chitin in their mouths.
Chitin is undigestible and is often found in the stomachs of whales that eat squid.
2006-07-26 17:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by ukstubby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
squids have no teeth per se. they have a very large beak, like a parrot, in their middle section. the "teeth" they do have are on their suckers and are used for grip, not tearing or chewing like ours do. they take large bites out of prey whole.
2006-07-26 17:04:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squids have a beak a lot like a parrot's!!
2006-07-26 17:04:06 · answer #5 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont realy have teeth they have a kind of beak like a bird its just is inside same as an octopuss
2006-07-26 17:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by lipsucnt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not teeth. squids and octopus have a powerful beak.
2006-07-26 17:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by ♣ My Brainhurts ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squids have a beak and they use their tentacles to catch food.
2006-07-26 17:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by t_nguyen62791 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a beak, looks like a parrot's and it looks like it would hurt.
2006-07-26 21:31:04 · answer #9 · answered by Michael T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a beak like octopi do
2006-07-26 17:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know i cant hang on to quids for long enough .
oops sorry u said squid I'm deaf .
sorry for bad joke truth is i don't know the answer
2006-07-26 17:07:47 · answer #11 · answered by dick19532003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋