mandibulate

[man-dib-yuh-leyt]

mandibulate Definition

  • 1having mandibles or jaws
  • 2of or relating to the suborder Mandibulata, which includes arthropods with mandibles such as insects and crustaceans

Using mandibulate: Examples

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  • Example

    The mandibulate insects include ants, bees, and beetles.

  • Example

    The mandibulate crustaceans include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.

mandibulate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mandibulate

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Summary: mandibulate in Brief

The term 'mandibulate' [man-dib-yuh-leyt] is an adjective that describes having mandibles or jaws. It is also used to describe the suborder Mandibulata, which includes arthropods such as insects and crustaceans that have mandibles. Examples of mandibulate insects are ants, bees, and beetles, while mandibulate crustaceans include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.