schizognathous

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English

Etymology

From schizo- +‎ -gnathous.

Adjective

schizognathous (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) having the maxillopalatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, and many other birds