Mandibulate
Pronunciation: /ˈmændiˈbjuɫəˈti/
Mandibulate (adjective)
- Having mouthparts that resemble jaws, used for biting or chewing.
Examples
- The insect has mandibulate features for chewing leaves.
- Mandibulate creatures often feed on solid food.
Common collocations: mandibulate insects, mandibulate adaptations, mandibulate features