- In vertebrates, the
maxilla (pl.:
maxillae /mækˈsɪliː/) is the
upper fixed (not
fixed in Neopterygii) bone of the jaw
formed from the
fusion of two maxillary...
- (Maxillary
tuberosity labeled at
center right.)
Details Identifiers Latin tuber maxillae TA98 A02.1.12.016 TA2 773 FMA 57731
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right (shown in red).
Details Identifiers Latin spina nasalis anterior maxillae TA98 A02.1.12.011 TA2 766 FMA 75770
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visible at top center.)
Details Identifiers Latin processus frontalis maxillae TA98 A02.1.12.024 A02.1.14.006 TA2 781 FMA 52894
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adult Lepidoptera, the
maxillae may be
drastically adapted to
other functions.
Unlike the mandibles, but like the labium, the
maxillae bear
lateral palps...
- (Lacrimal
groove visible at left.)
Details Identifiers Latin sulcus lacrimalis maxillae TA98 A02.1.09.003 TA2 746 FMA 57613
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little depressions for the
lodgement of the
palatine glands. When the two
maxillae are articulated, a funnel-shaped opening, the
incisive foramen, is seen...
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labeled at
center right)
Details Identifiers Latin canales alveolares maxillae TA98 A02.1.12.015 TA2 772 FMA 57743
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mouthparts are
rarely suctorial,
though they are
sometimes reduced; the
maxillae always bear palps. The
antennae usually have 11 or
fewer segments, except...
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descriptions of this and
other specimens would be
published at a
later date.
Maxillae and a
lacrimal (the main tooth-bearing
bones of the
upper jaw, and the...
