Deutomalal

/ˌdjuːtəˈmeɪləl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the deutomala, or characteristic of the second maxilla in arthropods.

Etymology

From deutomala + -al (adjectival suffix). The adjectival form describing structures or features related to the deutomala.

Kelly Says

Zoologists use these technical terms to describe the precise anatomy of tiny creatures—when they're studying how a shrimp's jaw pieces fit together, calling them 'deutomalal structures' is much more precise than just saying 'second jaw bits.'

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