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mandible 1. the lower jawbone in vertebrates 2. either of a pair of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods that are usually used for biting and crushing food 3. Ornithol either the upper or the lower part of the bill, esp the lower part mandible [′man·də·bəl] (anatomy) The bone of the lower jaw. The lower jaw. (invertebrate zoology) Any of various mouthparts in many invertebrates designed to hold or bite into food. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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