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The scientific name for an arachnid's mandibles is 'chelicerae'. Literally, the word means 'claw horns'.
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Do a spider have backbone?
No. Spiders are arachnids, which are invertebrates. Instead of bones, spiders have hard exoskeletons made of chitin.
Where would you find the mandibles of an insect?
Mandibles are jaws. Find the mouth and you will find the mandibles.
What is the mandibles function?
Mandibles are used to crush food.
What is an example of an appendage found in arthropods?
The most common appendage would be the leg. Arachnids have eight legs, centipedes have LOTS of legs. I'm not sure how many legs the crustaceans have. I think it's eight. But many crustaceans have modified their two front legs into pincers. And insects have six legs. Another example of an arthropod appendage is the mandible. That's what they have instead of jaws. Mandibles open side to side instead of up and down.
What is the function of mandibles in arthropods?
Mandibles are jaws and are used for eating.
Do whales have mandibles?
Yes. The lower jawbones are the whales mandibles
Do fly's have mandibles?
yes they have mandibles that can be seen if you look closely.
How do you use the word mandibles in a sentence?
Mandibles are frequently fractured in a boxing contest.
Why do mantis chew their feet?
Adults of this family does not have the curled tongue or proboscis, that are found in most members order, but instead have chewing mandibles adapted for
Are spiders arachnids or felines?
Spiders are arachnids. Cats are felines.
Where are mandibles in an insect?
Usually on it's head. (Ex. Ant, beetle, cockroach)
How many mandibles does a grasshopper have?
they have 678 mandibles. And its used to 796595465/85744785789
