METAGNATHOUS


Meaning of METAGNATHOUS in English

mə̇ˈtagnəthəs adjective

Etymology: meta- + -gnathous

1. of a bird : having the tips of the mandibles crossed

2. of an insect : having biting mandibles in the larval stage and sucking mouth parts when adult — contrasted with menognathous

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