Chilognatha

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plural noun

Chi·​log·​na·​tha

kīˈlägnəthə

: a subclass of Diplopoda that includes the typical millipedes with chitinous exoskeleton reinforced with calcareous deposits compare pselaphognatha

chilognathan

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗thən

adjective or noun

chilognathous

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗thəs

adjective

Chilognatha

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taxonomic synonym of diplopoda

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

New Latin, from chil- + -gnatha

New Latin, from chil- + -gnatha

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