paragnathous (Meaning)

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paragnathous (a.)

Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds.

Synonyms & Antonyms of paragnathous

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paragnathous Sentence Examples

  1. The paragnathous jaws of the hammerhead shark give it excellent binocular vision.
  2. The paragnathous morphology of the anglerfish allows it to lure prey with a glowing appendage.
  3. The protruding paragnathous mandible of the anglerfish is covered with sharp teeth.
  4. The male redlip blenny has a paragnathous jaw that he uses to attract females.
  5. The paragnathous jaw of the convict cichlid is used for territorial defense and mate selection.
  6. The bowfin's paragnathous jaws allow it to ambush prey with a sudden bite.
  7. The emerald darner's paragnathous mandibles are used to pierce the skin of its prey.
  8. The paragnathous jaws of the giant water bug are powerful enough to crush its prey.
  9. The paragnathous mandibles of the lacewing are used to grasp and hold onto its prey.
  10. The paragnathous jaws of the praying mantis are designed to impale and consume its prey.

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Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds.

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The paragnathous jaws of the hammerhead shark give it excellent binocular vision.

The paragnathous morphology of the anglerfish allows it to lure prey with a glowing appendage.

The protruding paragnathous mandible of the anglerfish is covered with sharp teeth.

The male redlip blenny has a paragnathous jaw that he uses to attract females.