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How does the mandible of arthropods open differently than the jaws of humans?
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The mandibles of arthropods open side to side. The jaws of humans open up and down.
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Which group of arthropods lack jaws?
Chelicerates (crabs, Pycnogonida, and Mercostonata) are arthropods that lack jaws.
Jaws found on some arthropods?
chelicerates
What do you call the jaw of an arthropod?
Well, actually, arthropods don't have jaws, but I know what you mean. Arthropods have mandibles. Mandibles open side to side, which is great for slicing and tearing!
Can Arthropods have gills?
Arthropods adapted to an aquatic environment that need to extract oxygen from water will have gills, for instance most (but not all) crustaceans, like crabs and lobsters. Crabs can come on land so long as their gills are kept moist; those that do usually seek out damp habitats.
Is there a jaw ride in Universal Studios Orlando?
There is a jaws ride at universal studios Orlando
What is the Biggest group of arthropods?
Chelicerates are a group of arthropods that lack jaws. Examples of chelicerates include horseshoe crabs, mites, ticks, spiders, and scorpions. Arthropods that have jaws are classified as mandibulates.
Which group of arthropods lack jaws?
Chelicerates (crabs, Pycnogonida, and Mercostonata) are arthropods that lack jaws.
What is an insect side to side jaws called?
The grinding jaws of a insect are called
Jaws found on some arthropods?
chelicerates
What are the jaws found on some arthropods?
chelicerates
What arthropods lack jaws?
class cyclostomata are without jaws there eg are : petromyzon myxine
What is the function of mandibles in arthropods?
Mandibles are jaws and are used for eating.
What is the function of the temporalis?
the function of the temporalis (muscular system) is to muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible; acts to raise the mandible and close the jaws.
Are both jaws of the perch equally moveable?
No both jaws on the fish are not equally movable, only the lower jaw (mandible) is movable to chew food
What do you call the jaw of an arthropod?
Well, actually, arthropods don't have jaws, but I know what you mean. Arthropods have mandibles. Mandibles open side to side, which is great for slicing and tearing!
What is a mandible?
I think the jaws
Do alligators have large jaws?
They do have large jaws cause they're bigger than humans.
