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gnathidium (n.)
The ramus of the lower jaw of a bird as far as it is naked; -- commonly used in the plural.
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The ramus of the lower jaw of a bird as far as it is naked; -- commonly used in the plural.
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The gnathidium of the flea is specifically adapted for piercing and sucking blood.
The gnathidium is a critical structure for the survival of insects, as it is responsible for food intake and defense.
Some species of mites have elongated gnathidia that enable them to penetrate the skin of hosts.
The gnathidium of ticks is a specialized mouthpart that allows them to puncture the skin and feed on blood.
