They are typically the largest mouthparts of chewing insects, being used to masticate (cut, tear, crush, chew) food items.
Mammals chew (masticate) their food which requires a set of firmly attached, strong teeth and a full tooth row without gaps.
Rubber may be masticated on a two-roll mill or in an industrial mixer, which come in different types.
The spines are used to masticate the food, tearing it up before passing it to the mouth.
They are typically the largest mouthpart of chewing insects, being used to masticate (cut, tear, crush, chew) food items.
The food is masticated in the mouth of the parent into a bolus and then transferred to the infant for consumption.
The coal paste is then further masticated, finally being extruded into pellets. 3.
The beef is often tough and hard to masticate.
