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mastax.

The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food.

  2. The lore of a bird.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek μάσταξ (mástax, “mouth, jaws”).

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