bite force
Crushing jaw power
Bite force is the strength of an animal's jaw when biting, typically measured in pounds per square inch.
It's a common metric for comparing predators—crocodiles, hyenas, and great white sharks rank among the highest.
The term appears in discussions of animal attacks, hunting efficiency, and dog breed characteristics: The pit bull has a bite force of around 240 PSI.
- powerful jawsStrong biting apparatus
- jaw strengthMandible's closing power
- mandibleLower facial bone
- incisorsFront cutting teeth
- molarsRear crushing teeth
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