Bite

The bite is the act of biting a living being mostly using his teeth. Biting is a central task of the jaw. Also the use of other mouthparts, such as from mandibles is often referred to as a bite. In addition inflicted by biting sores or wounds are described with this word.

Creatures normally bite, bite- sized portions to separate from food or capture for food or prey. Similarly bitten in defense or attack behavior. The teeth are also used for transporting objects, young animals or prey. It can also be bitten in a lighter form of in-game behavior.

Bites can inflict on other creatures injuries ( for example, a dog bite ). It can other creatures be killed or poisoned ( as in a snake bite or spider bite ). For a bite wound pathogens can often penetrate into the wound and cause infections such as tetanus, rabies or inflammation. A dry bite is a bite of poisonous snakes, in which no venom is injected. Rodents gnaw regularly to sharpen their teeth.

Bite injuries, especially animal bite wounds in humans should be investigated immediately by a doctor. In spite of minor skin injury serious infections and damage can be hidden in the depths.

Bite as a synonym

The term bite but also used in the German synonym for assertiveness or starch.