Gnathophorous

/næˈθɒf.ə.rəs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or carrying jaws or jaw-like structures.

Etymology

From Greek gnathos (jaw) plus phoros (bearing or carrying), literally meaning 'jaw-bearing'; used primarily in zoological contexts.

Kelly Says

Scientists use this term to describe creatures that have visible jaw structures, and it's one of those super-specific words that shows how Greek roots let biologists name things with surgical precision!

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