paragnathous Synonyms
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paragnathous Meaning
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paragnathous (a.)
Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds.
paragnathous Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The paragnathous jaw of the convict cichlid is used for territorial defense and mate selection.
- The bowfin's paragnathous jaws allow it to ambush prey with a sudden bite.
- The emerald darner's paragnathous mandibles are used to pierce the skin of its prey.
- The paragnathous jaws of the giant water bug are powerful enough to crush its prey.
- The paragnathous mandibles of the lacewing are used to grasp and hold onto its prey.
- 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.
