Systellognatha

Pronunciation
/sis-tel-OG-nuh-thuh/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Systellognatha

Definition

A suborder of stoneflies characterized by their robust and fused mouthparts adapted for chewing.

Etymology

From Greek 'systellos', meaning 'connected' or 'joined', and 'gnathos', meaning 'jaw'.

Example

Systellognatha are often found in the tropics.

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