maxillae

Noun

The word is derived from maxilla

Meaning

of Maxilla

Examples

On the opposite movement, the mandibles are pushed deeper into the skin by levering against the maxillae. Source: Internet

The first maxillae are elongated into a tubular proboscis which is curled up at rest and expanded when needed to feed. Source: Internet

The maxillae do not slip back because the toothed blades grip the skin. Source: Internet

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