hypognathous (Meaning)
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hypognathous (a)
having a projecting lower jaw
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypognathous
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hypognathous Sentence Examples
- The hypognathous jaw of the frog allows it to protrude its lower jaw to capture prey.
- Hypognathous fish have a lower jaw that is longer than their upper jaw.
- The hypognathous beak of the toucan is specialized for reaching fruit and seeds high in trees.
- Hypognathous birds are those in which the lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw.
- The hypognathous sea turtle has a lower jaw that is larger than its upper jaw.
- The hypognathous skull of the giraffe allows it to reach foliage high in trees.
- The chameleon's hypognathous jaw is exceptionally long and can be extended far out to capture prey.
- The hypognathous mouth of the moray eel helps it hide its teeth and sneak up on unsuspecting victims.
- The hypognathous jaws of snakes allow them to swallow prey much larger than their head size.
- The hypognathous condition is common in animals that feed on prey that is larger than their mouths.
FAQs About the word hypognathous
having a projecting lower jaw
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The hypognathous jaw of the frog allows it to protrude its lower jaw to capture prey.
Hypognathous fish have a lower jaw that is longer than their upper jaw.
The hypognathous beak of the toucan is specialized for reaching fruit and seeds high in trees.
Hypognathous birds are those in which the lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw.
