mandibulata

pl. [Neut. pl. of Mod. Lat. mandibulatus, from Lat. mandibula, mandibulum.] [MANDIBLE.] Entom.: According to Clairville, Stephens, ., a primary division or sub-cla of insects containing those which have jaws for mastication, as distinguished from those which have a suctorial mouth. [INSECT.]