Meaning of the word mouthpart in English
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mouthpart
US /ˈmaʊθ.pɑːrt/
UK /ˈmaʊθ.pɑːrt/
Noun
1.
any of the appendages of an arthropod that are used in feeding, such as the jaws of an insect or the chelicerae of a spider
Example:
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The mosquito's mouthparts are adapted for piercing and sucking blood.
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Insects have various types of mouthparts depending on their diet.
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