Entognathous

Pronunciation
/en-TOG-nuh-thuhs/
Category
Anatomy
Plural
Entognathous

Definition

Describing an insect where the mouthparts are located inside the head (i.e., hidden).

Etymology

From Greek 'entos', meaning 'within', and 'gnathos', meaning 'jaw'.

Example

Entognathous insects, like Collembola, have their mouthparts hidden inside their heads.

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