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What is an insect side to side jaws called?
The grinding jaws of a insect are called
What insect not arachnid but insect has the strongest jaws overall?
get life
What insect has a grinding mouth?
Ants
What is an insect that has powerful jaws for chewing?
They don't have jaws! They have little pincher things.
How does a platypus grind its food?
Platypuses do not have teeth; they have grinding plates in their jaws instead of teeth.
Do bisons have jaws?
Of course they do. All creatures that chew their food before digestion have jaws and teeth, capable of biting and grinding so it can be swallowed without choking.
What are the three main types of insect mouth pieces?
grinding, needle, spounge
Where would you find the mandibles of an insect?
Mandibles are jaws. Find the mouth and you will find the mandibles.
Where are mandibles in an insect?
Usually on it's head. (Ex. Ant, beetle, cockroach)
How sharp are platypuses' teeth?
Adult platypuses do not have teeth. Teeth are not necessary for platypuses, as they "chew" their food by grinding it between horny plates on their upper and lower jaws.
How do platypuses chew their food?
Many would say that a platypus's mouth is like a beak of a duck. It is rather different, with its bill being broader and flatter than a duck's beak. Inside the platypus's mouth are grinding plates, instead of teeth, with which the platypus grinds its food.
What do you do to stop grinding your teeth when you sleep?
You can try buying one of those dental products specifically made for teeth grinding. Or you can just buy an athletic mouthguard, and fit it to your mouth and sleep with that. If the grinding is caused by misalignment of teeth or jaws, then you may want to consult with an orthodontist or oral surgeon to see if braces or possible surgery could fix the problem.
