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Metagnathous

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Translation of "metagnathous" into Russian

metagnathous
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈnæθəs/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈnæθəs/
metagnathous
more metagnathous Comp.
most metagnathous Super.
The bird has a metagnathous beak, which is adapted for its feeding habits.
У птицы метагнатный клюв, который адаптирован к её привычкам питания.

Definitions

metagnathous
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈnæθəs/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈnæθəs/
Having jaws, mandibles, or a beak whose tips cross one over the other.
The crossbill is famous for its metagnathous beak, which lets it prise open tightly closed cones.