GNATHOSTOME

gnathostome

(noun) a vertebrate animal possessing true jaws

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gnathostome (plural gnathostomes)

(zoology) Any vertebrate with jaws, including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and most modern fish, in contrast with the Agnatha

Source: Wiktionary



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