In zoology, describing an animal with an upper jaw that projects beyond the lower jaw.
From Greek epi- (upon/over) + gnathos (jaw), literally 'upper jaw.' Technical zoological term for describing jaw structure.
Many fish are epignathous with their upper jaws sticking out, while some like marlin are hypognathous with lower jaws jutting forward—it's all about what hunting strategy works best!
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