1 hypognathous | Definition of hypognathous

hypognathous

adjective
hy·​pog·​na·​thous | \ (ˈ)hī¦pägnÉ™thÉ™s\

Definition of hypognathous

1 : having the lower jaw longer than the upper
2 : having the mouthparts ventrally directed used especially of certain insects with biting mouthparts directed downward and often somewhat backward — compare prognathous

History and Etymology for hypognathous

hypo- + -gnathous

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