Mandibles Collection (#3)

Ant carrying water C013 / 7053
Ant carrying water. Close-up of an Ectatomma sp. ant carrying a droplet of water in its mandibles to bring back to the nest

Spider stalking prey, SEM
Spider stalking prey. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a wolf spider (Euophrys sp.) stalking a fly. Magnification: x19 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) major and minor workers, major worker with jaws open in defensive posture, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) juvenile, with deformed upper mandible to beak, perched on birdbath in garden, North Dakota, U.S.A. September

Wood Ant (Formica sp. ) adult workers, fighting, with severed head still grasping with mandibles, near Minerve
Wood Ant (Formica sp.) adult workers, fighting, with severed head still grasping with mandibles, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Nomad Bee (Nomada lathburiana) adult female, sleeping, with jaws locked onto stem, Leicestershire, England, april

Mayfly nymph head, SEM
Mayfly nymph head, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are the oldest surviving winged insects

Earwig head, SEM
Earwig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an unidentified earwig (order Dermaptera). The bases of the long, slender antennae (purple, upper frame)

Caddisfly head, SEM
Caddisfly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a caddisfly (order Trichoptera). At centre are the flys mouthparts

Green lacewing larva (Chrysoperla carnea). The green lacewing larva preys on aphids, sucking out their bodily fluids with its hollow mandibles (right)

Cat fleas head, SEM

Wasp with microchip, SEM
Wasp with microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flying wasp (order Hymenoptera) holding a tiny semiconductor integrated circuit (microchip) in its mandibles

Ant mouth, SEM
Ant mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of an ant (family Formicidae). The powerful mandibles (jaws, centre and upper left) are overlapping

Damselfly nymph skin. Light micrograph of the head and thorax of a shed skin from a damselfly nymph (Coenagrion sp.). This is the ventral (underside)

Soldier ant jaws, SEM
Soldier ant jaws. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a leaf-cutter ant (Atta sexdens). This is a soldier ant

Leaf cutter ant, SEM
Leaf cutter ants head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a leaf cutter ant. This insect lives in colonies and uses its powerful mandibles to remove pieces of leaves

Sumatran stag beetle (Dorcus titanus). This beetle has large antler-like jaws (mandibles, upper centre). These jaws change size and shape during the beetles life

Bee mouthparts, light micrograph. The two darker brown upper appendages are the mandibles (jaws), which are used for handling objects and for communicating with other bees

Red wood ant, SEM
Red wood ant. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a red ant (Formica rufa). Its long sensory antennae are seen protruding from its head at lower centre and lower left

Moth fly, SEM
Moth fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moth fly (Psychoda sp.). The two compound eyes (pink) dominate the head

Wasp. Macrophotograph of the head of a wasp (Vespula sp.), showing its large, compound eyes (black) and segmented sensory antennae

Devils coach horse beetle, SEM
Devils coach horse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a devils coach horse beetle (Staphylinus olens)

Damselfly nymph (Coenagrion sp.). Head and thorax of a damselfly at the nymph stage. The thorax contains three pairs of legs and a pair of undeveloped wings

Red-shouldered ham beetle head, SEM
Red-shouldered ham beetle (Necrobia ruficollis) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Forensic entomologists study this beetle because it feeds on dead bodies

Fungus weevil head, SEM
Weevil head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an endangered fungus weevil (Notioxenus sp.). The mouthparts are at lower right

Skull, jaw bone and teeth. Artwork taken from Govard Bidloos Anatomia Humani Corporis (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1685

Water spider, SEM
Water spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a water spider (Argyroneta aquatica), showing its large jaws (mandibles, centre right) and its eyes (upper right). A

Antlion larva, SEM
Antlion larva, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The larval form of this insect (family Myrmeleontide) lives at the bottom of a cone shaped hole

Lesser stag beetle (Dorcus parallelipipedus) on a path. Photographed in Kingcombe, Dorset, UK, in June

Jumping spider jaws, SEM
Jumping spider jaws. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a jumping spider (family Salticidae), showing its large jaws (mandibles, centre)

Broken chin, 3D CT scan
Broken chin. Three-quarter side view 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a patient with a broken chin. The lower jaw is fractured just below the bottom front incisor teeth

Brain and skull, artwork
Brain and skull. Artwork of a human brain (green) within its skull (blue). One of the primary purposes of the skull is to protect the brain from injury. This protection is provided by the cranium

Ladybird head, SEM
Ladybird head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ladybird (family Coccinellidae). The compound eyes of this beetle are at left and right (blue)

Daddy long legs spider, SEM
Daddy long legs spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a daddy long legs, showing its eight eyes (red) above its mouth-parts (lower centre)

Wasp head. Close-up of the head of a European wasp (Vespula germanica), showing its two large compound eyes, and its antennae (black) between them

Daddy long legs spider, SEM
Daddy long legs spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a daddy long legs, showing its characteristic long legs

Ant head, SEM
Ant (family Formicidae) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of its compound eyes (red) is seen, as well as the two antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

Black fly proboscis, light micrograph
Black fly proboscis. Differential interference contrast micrograph of the proboscis of a black fly (Simulium sp.). Female black flies feed on blood, while the males feed on nectar

Black ant carrying grain seed
Black ant. Close up of a black ant (family Formicidae) carrying a grain seed in its large jaws (mandibles). Photographed in Israel

Common wasp head, SEM
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The antennae are seen on the top of the head, between the two large compound eyes

Bee proboscis, light micrograph
Bee proboscis. Polarised light micrograph of the proboscis of the common honey bee (Apis mellifera). The bees proboscis (centre) consists of two outer angled parts (the galea)

Ground beetle head, SEM
Ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ground beetle (family Carabidae). The beetles large jaws (mandibles) can be seen at upper right (yellow)

Wasp tongue, SEM
Wasp tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tongue (red) of a wasp. Unlike the equivalent structure in bees (the proboscis)

Gnat head, light micrograph
Gnat head. Light micrograph of the head (lower left), antennae (upper left), proboscis (lower right) and other mouthparts of a gnat (Culex pipiens)

Cockroachs head, light micrograph
Cockroachs head. Light micrograph of the head and mouthparts of the American cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis). The head consists of two hemispherical compound eyes (top centre)

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Mandibles: Nature's Mighty Jaws A panoramic dental X-ray reveals the intricate structure of human mandibles, crucial for chewing and speaking. The red-barbed ant, captured under a scanning electron microscope, showcases its formidable mandibles used for defense and capturing prey. Witness the trap-jaw ant with its menacing mandibles open wide, ready to snap shut on unsuspecting victims in the depths of Peru's Los Amigos Biological Station. In mid-flight, a red flour beetle displays its delicate yet powerful mandibles that aid in feeding and survival. Delve into history as we explore an artwork depicting the infamous Black Death rat flea, known for transmitting disease through bites using its sharp mandibles. An X-ray image reveals a fractured jawbone, highlighting the strength of our own jaws and their vulnerability to injury. Marvel at Darwin's beetle as it proudly flaunts its unique mandible adaptations that assist in courtship rituals and territorial disputes. Watch closely as a poppy bee skillfully cuts a piece of petal using its precise mandibles to create nesting material amidst Germany's blooming fields in June. The jumping spider from Orvieto demonstrates how it uses its specialized iridescent mandibles not only for hunting but also attracting mates during May's mating season in Italy. Behold the majesty of an army ant major soldier stationed at Parque da Onca Parda Private Reserve in Sao Paulo; armed with massive curved mandibles designed for battle and colony defense. The regal jumping spider captivates us with close-up shots showcasing vibrant iridescent colors on their impressive set of jaws ormandibless A cuckoo bee finds solace by clamping onto vegetation with her trusty pair ofmandibless after dawn breaks over Hertfordshire, England - truly nature’s ingenious adaptation for survival.