Term Name: beak morphogenesis
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Definition: The process in which the anatomical structures of the beak are generated and organized. The avian beak is an external anatomical structure, in the head region, that is adapted for feeding self and young, catching prey, probing, etc. It encompasses, but is not restricted to, the maxilla, mandible, maxillary rhamphotheca, mandibular rhamphotheca, nostril, nasal fossa, nasal bones, egg tooth and rictus.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0071729]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: beak development
has parts: beak formation
is a type of: anatomical structure morphogenesis