gymnoglossa (Meaning)
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gymnoglossa (n. pl.)
A division of gastropods in which the odontophore is without teeth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gymnoglossa
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gymnoglossa Sentence Examples
- Gymnoglossa, a suborder of birds, are characterized by the lack of a true tongue.
- The gymnoglossa, including hummingbirds and swifts, possess a specialized beak for feeding on nectar.
- The specialized beak of gymnoglossa allows for the extraction of nectar from deep flowers.
- The elongated bill of gymnoglossa enables them to reach deep into flowers for nectar.
- Gymnoglossa are important pollinators, owing to their ability to reach nectar sources inaccessible to other birds.
- The absence of a true tongue in gymnoglossa is compensated by the presence of a highly extensible hyoid apparatus.
- The hyoid apparatus of gymnoglossa serves as a substitute for a tongue, enabling them to manipulate food and extract nectar.
- The taxonomic classification of gymnoglossa is based on morphological characteristics, including the absence of a true tongue.
- The gymnoglossa are a diverse suborder of birds, encompassing numerous families and species.
- The evolution of gymnoglossa is closely tied to their adaptation to nectar-feeding, which requires specialized bill and feeding structures.
FAQs About the word gymnoglossa
A division of gastropods in which the odontophore is without teeth.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gymnoglossa, a suborder of birds, are characterized by the lack of a true tongue.
The gymnoglossa, including hummingbirds and swifts, possess a specialized beak for feeding on nectar.
The specialized beak of gymnoglossa allows for the extraction of nectar from deep flowers.
The elongated bill of gymnoglossa enables them to reach deep into flowers for nectar.
