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Maxillary overhangs really are important in parasite control, and the adaptive radiation of beak morphology should be re-assessed with both feeding and preening in mind.
Archive 2006-07-01 Darren Naish 2006
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Maxillary overhangs really are important in parasite control, and the adaptive radiation of beak morphology should be re-assessed with both feeding and preening in mind.
The war on parasites: a pigeon’s eye view Darren Naish 2006
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Torn Maxillary Frenum in a Child Very common injury in preschoolers.
Accidents, Dental Trauma Dr. Dean Brandon 2006
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Maxillary tendons: two slender rods in basal third of the muscid proboscis the remnant of the palpifer, to which muscles for flexing the proboscis are attached: see lora.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Maxillary palpi: the first pair of palpi, borne on the maxilla.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Maxillary tentacle: in female Pronuba: a specialized process of palpifer.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Maxillary segment: the sixth segment of the head, bearing the maxillae.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Maxillary bones normal except lower jaw slightly prognathic.
The Attempted Assassination of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt Oliver Remey
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Maxillary pleurites: the lateral pieces, epimera and episterna of the maxillary segment.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Maxillary: attached or belonging to the maxilla; e.g. palpi.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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