Ectognatha

Pronunciation
/ek-toe-GNAT-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Ectognatha

Definition

A class or subclass of insects characterized by having external mouthparts, also known as Ectognathous insects.

Etymology

From Greek 'ecto-', meaning 'outside', and 'gnathos' meaning 'jaw'.

Example

Ectognatha, which include insects like grasshoppers and beetles, have prominent external mouthparts.

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