hypognatous Synonyms
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hypognatous Meaning
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hypognatous (a.)
Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper, as in the skimmer.
hypognatous Sentence Examples
- The hypognatous jaw of the snapping turtle allowed it to close its mouth powerfully.
- The hypognatous condition is characterized by an underdeveloped lower jaw.
- Hypognatous fishes often have their mouths facing downwards.
- The hypognatous skull structure of the hammerhead shark enables it to hunt prey near the ocean floor.
- Some catfish species possess a hypognatous jaw, which they use to sift food from the bottom.
- The hypognatous beak of the kiwi aids in digging and searching for food.
- The hypognatous mandible of the African elephant is specialized for scraping and stripping tree bark.
- The hypognatous mouth of the seahorse is used to suck up tiny plankton from the water.
- The hypognatous adaptation of the platypus's snout helps it probe the riverbed for food.
- Hypognatous frogs typically burrow into the ground or hide under rocks for protection.
FAQs About the word hypognatous
Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper, as in the skimmer.
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The hypognatous jaw of the snapping turtle allowed it to close its mouth powerfully.
The hypognatous condition is characterized by an underdeveloped lower jaw.
Hypognatous fishes often have their mouths facing downwards.
The hypognatous skull structure of the hammerhead shark enables it to hunt prey near the ocean floor.
