Sentences with phrase «possess mandibles»
Flea larvae, on the other hand, do possess mandibles and mandibular teeth.
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Tokummia documents for the first time in detail the anatomy of early «mandibulates,» a hyperdiverse sub-group of arthropods which possess a pair of specialized appendages known as mandibles, used to grasp, crush and cut their food.
Larvae lack these mouth parts and instead possess powerful mandibles and mandibular teeth which are well - adapted for biting and chewing.
These differences were most evident when it came to the bird's beaks, with some possessing almost parrotesque bills while others sported more traditional songbird type mandibles.