What is another word for Mandibles?
Pronunciation: [mˈandəbə͡lz] (IPA) 
Mandibles are the paired, toothed appendages found on the mouthparts of some arthropods, such as insects, crustaceans, and millipedes. Synonyms for mandibles may include jaws, chelicerae, maxillae, and gnathopods. Jaws refer to the bony structures that typically form the upper and lower parts of the mouth in vertebrates. Chelicerae, on the other hand, are the claw-like mouthparts of arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions. Maxillae and gnathopods are specialized mouthparts found in crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs. These synonyms emphasize the range of diversity in mouthparts among different groups of organisms and highlight the important role these structures play in feeding and survival.
