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Adjective: prognathous  próg'ney-thus
  1. Having a projecting lower jaw
    "In the prognathous condition the mouthparts point forwards and this is found in predaceous species that actively pursue their prey";
    - prognathic, hypognathous

See also: lantern-jawed

Antonym: opisthognathous

Encyclopedia: Prognathous

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