jaws

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By studying the size, shape, and surface wear of the jaws, researchers determined that these animals were active hunters capable of crushing hard prey with strong bites.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

Another striking feature is that the wear on the fossilised jaws is uneven from left to right, suggesting the animals may have favoured one side when feeding.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Dr Davis said this find will help researchers understand how the animals jaws worked, and how it caught fish.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The cone ants used their tongue-like mouthparts to lick the harvester ants' bodies, even reaching inside their open jaws.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Like the good general I knew I could be, I would take bold action, I would show no fear, I would stride, godlike, straight into the jaws of adversity.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen