hypognathous

(haɪˈpɒɡnəθəs)

adj

1. (Zoology) having a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw

2. (Zoology) (of insects) having downturned mouthparts

hyˈpognathism n

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Adj.

hypognathous - having a projecting lower jaw

prognathic, prognathous

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The head (hypognathous) is dark brown with light-brown antennae and mouthparts (Fig.

A study of Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in its native range: further insights into life cycle, larval identification, developmental parameters, natural enemies, and damage to the host plant Opuntia ficus-indica (Caryophyllales: Cactaceae)

Head is hypognathous. Maxillary palps are longer than the labial palps, two elongate segments of one palp preserved; three labial palp segments preserved (as well as another unidentified palp with twosegments), attachedtothe haustellum.

A Review of Necrotauliids from the Triassic/Jurassic of England (Trichoptera: Necrotauliidae)

This species of Dodecacius is immediately recognized by its pectinate antenna with 12 antennomeres with short rami on a hypognathous head, and slender legs with filiform tarsi.

Una nueva especie de Dodecacius Schwarz (Coleoptera: Elateridae) de Madre de Dios, Peru

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