Mandibel
- The word 'mandibel' appears to be a misspelling or variation of 'mandible,' which refers to the jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes. nounThe mandible is a crucial bone for chewing and speaking.In some insects, the mandibles are adapted for biting and cutting.
- In the context of arthropods, 'mandible' refers to either of a pair of mouthparts used for holding or biting food. nounThe ant used its mandibles to carry the leaf back to its nest.Beetles have strong mandibles that help them break down tough plant material.