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Fire ants have 2 mandibles that cover their mouth. These mandibles allow the ant to attach themselves to objects and suck out nutrients that are needed for their survival. The nutrients are then deposited into the ant's mouth.

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Q: What is the number of mouth parts in an insect?
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