Desmognathous
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Desmognathous is an adjective meaning (zoology, obsolete) belonging to a former taxonomic group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), having the maxillopalatine bones united.
Meaning
(zoology, obsolete) belonging to a former taxonomic group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), having the maxillopalatine bones united.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include schizognathous, dysgnathic, hypognathous, desmodont, asthenodont, compsognathoid.
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