Schizognathous
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Schizognathous is an adjective meaning (zoology) having the maxillopalatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, and many other birds.
Meaning
(zoology) having the maxillopalatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, and many other birds.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypognathous, saurognathous, desmognathous, schizodont, metagnathous, opisthognathous.
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