Pliers are a hand tool used to hold objects firmly, or for cutting and bending tough materials such as wire. Generally pliers consist of a pair of metal first class levers joined at a fulcrum positioned closer o one end of the levers, creating short jaws on one side of the fulcrum, and longer handles on the other side.

Cutting Pliers

Pliers are a hand tool used to hold objects firmly, or for cutting and bending tough materials such…

Spongophora brunneipennis is a species of earwig, and insect distinguished by forceps on its abdomen.

Earwig

Spongophora brunneipennis is a species of earwig, and insect distinguished by forceps on its abdomen.

"Fig. 6- scissors, knives, and forceps, 1/2 natural size." Elliot Coues, 1884 These items may be used to seize and draw out a membrane or embryo from the egg.

Scissors, Knives, and Forceps Used for Egg Blowing

"Fig. 6- scissors, knives, and forceps, 1/2 natural size." Elliot Coues, 1884 These items may be used…

"Scutigera forceps, a harmless centiped." —Davison, 1906

Scutigera Forceps

"Scutigera forceps, a harmless centiped." —Davison, 1906