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They are molluscivores, using the beak-like teeth to break open the shell of the prey.
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Under the right conditions the chasmothecium will break open to reveal the asci, which is another long tube-like structure which contain the ascospores.
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It had a thick black bill which allowed it to break open seed pods that were found in the trees.
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The simplicity of the break open design, especially external hammer types, also reduces the cost of manufacture.
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The center may break open and form an ulcer.
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The guests manage to break open a wall enough to break a water pipe.
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A team of about 200 specially trained agents had converged on the cell building at a number of points using explosives to break open doors.
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Although it has no crushing claws, its mandibles are powerful and can break open bivalve and gastropod shells.
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Once labours were employed to break open the masonary and excavate the treasure, but they ended up vommiting blood, so nobody dares to open it.
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However, if too much urine is absorbed, it can break open, exposing the foam that absorbs the urine.
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