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Opisthognathous (Adjective)

Meaning

Having receding jaws.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The opisthognathous skull structure of the early human ancestor made it difficult to determine its exact place in the evolutionary timeline.
  • Some species of fish have an opisthognathous jaw alignment, which is an adaptation for catching prey in their environment.
  • In some cases of malocclusion, the upper jaw is opisthognathous, causing an overbite that requires orthodontic correction.
  • The fossil record shows that many ancient mammals had an opisthognathous jaw alignment, which is no longer seen in modern species.
  • An opisthognathous facial structure can be a distinguishing characteristic of certain primate species.

Antonyms

  • Prognathous
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