gnathal
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:The gnathal mandibles of the insect are equipped with sharp teeth for tearing through its food.
Definition:The jaws or mouthparts that are modified for biting or cutting in arthropods.
From gnathal mandibles
Example:Some species of butterflies exhibit gnathal mimicry, mimicking the appearance of more aggressive or venomous insects to deter predators.
Definition:A form of mimicry where an organism mimics a species with specialized jaw structures for specific defensive or predatory purposes.
From gnathal mimicry
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