endognath

/ˌɛnˈdɒɡnæθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A jaw with the mouth opening backwards, characteristic of certain fish, such as sharks and rays.

“Some species of sharks are endognaths, meaning their jaws open backwards.”

Synonyms

  • posterior jaw
  • retrognath

Antonyms

  • anterior jaw
  • prognath