For what (mainly) earwigs use pliers?
for defend themselves
for orientation
for crushing food
for stinging
Earwigs are characterized by the cerci, or the pair of forceps-like pincers on their abdomen; male earwigs generally have more curved pincers than females. These pincers are used to defend themselves and fold their wings under the short tegmina. The antennae are thread-like with at least 10 segments.
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for defend themselves
for orientation
for crushing food
for stinging
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