gnathostegite

Noun

Meaning

gnathostegite (plural gnathostegites)

(zoology, rare) One of a pair of broad plates, developed from the outer maxillipeds of crabs, and forming a cover for the other organs in the mouth.

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Close letter words and terms

gnathosoma gnathosomal gnathosome Gnathostomata gnathostomatous gnathostome