maxillae

Noun

The word is derived from maxilla

Meaning

of Maxilla

Synonyms

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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