Definition of Schizognathous. Meaning of Schizognathous. Synonyms of Schizognathous

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Definition of Schizognathous

Schizognathous
Schizognathous Schi*zog"na*thous, a. [Schizo- + Gr. ? the jaw.] (Zo["o]l.) Having the maxillo-palatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, grouse, and many other birds.

Meaning of Schizognathous from wikipedia

- Skull of a trogon showing the presence of a basipterygoid process (bpg.p.) and a schizognathous palate...
- their long rictal bristles that the Chordeilinae lack, as well as a schizognathous palate and short, rounded wings. There are 16 genera within the Caprimulgidae...