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Fgf8, for example, disappears from the region that will become the face long before the premaxillae develop.

From New York Times • May 12, 2015

During the evolution of early birds, the premaxillae stretched out and fused together to form a strong, lightweight beak.

From New York Times • May 12, 2015

Dr. Bhullar and Dr. Abzhanov set out to find some of the genetic changes that turned the dinosaur premaxillae into a beak.

From New York Times • May 12, 2015

In our own skulls, these bones — called premaxillae — anchor some front teeth.

From New York Times • May 12, 2015

The high, narrow alary processes of the premaxillae extend dorsally about two-thirds of the height of the snout.

From Systematic Status of a South American Frog, Allophryne ruthveni Gaige by Lynch, John D.