Definission: Insect mouthparts that are concealed inside the head by folds of the head capsule. The mandibles and maxillae are located inside the oral chamber, and only the tips of the mouthparts protrude from the oral opening.
Definission: A forest biome is a terrestrial biome which includes, across its entire spatial extent, densely packed vegetation which strongly limits light penetration to the forest floor.
Definission: A grassland biome is a terrestrial biome which includes, across its entire spatial extent, an unbroken layer of grasses (Gramineae), sedges (Cyperaceae) or rushes (Juncaceae).
