Describe structure and types of different mouth parts in insects
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Insect Mouthparts
StructureFunctionlabrumA SINGLE plate that forms the 'upper lip.' It is USED to PROTECT the other mouthparts and bring food into the mouth.mandiblesA set of jaws that MOVE laterally, or side-to-side.maxillaeA second set of smaller, segmented jaws that are used to manipulate food.