Desmognathous Definition

adjective

(zoology) Having the maxillopalatine bones united; applied to a group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), including various wading and swimming birds, such as ducks and herons, and also raptorial and other kinds.

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Origin of Desmognathous

  • desmo- +‎ -gnathous

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