beak
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Normally, identifying a new octopus species requires scientists to dissect the specimen and closely study features such as the mouth, beak, and teeth.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Normally to describe a new octopus species, a specimen needs to be cut open so that its mouth, beak, teeth and other parts can be examined.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
A pelican, with an oversized bucket-like beak, was in need of last-minute maintenance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Qingrong Yang captured a ladyfish snatching prey just beneath a little egret's beak.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
Then, with a clack of his beak, the flies were gone.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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Aquatic, Waddle, and Plumage: Penguin Parlance
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 4–6
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