mouthparts

[US]/[ˈmaʊθpɑːts]/
[UK]/[ˈmaʊθpɑːts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The parts of an animal's mouth, especially those used for feeding.; The specialized structures in the mouths of insects and other invertebrates.

Phrases & Collocations

insect mouthparts

modified mouthparts

examining mouthparts

specialized mouthparts

insect's mouthparts

complex mouthparts

analyzing mouthparts

hidden mouthparts

unique mouthparts

studying mouthparts

Example Sentences

the insect's mouthparts were modified for piercing seeds.

beetle mouthparts are incredibly strong for chewing wood.

butterfly mouthparts, a proboscis, are used for sipping nectar.

ant mouthparts allow them to carry food back to the nest.

the fly's mouthparts are designed for lapping up liquids.

mosquito mouthparts pierce skin to feed on blood.

aphid mouthparts extract sap from plants.

the structure of insect mouthparts varies greatly.

scientists study mouthparts to understand insect evolution.

grasshopper mouthparts are adapted for chewing grass.

termite mouthparts are specialized for wood digestion.

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