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Solenoglyphous vs Opisthoglyphous - What's the difference?

solenoglyphous | opisthoglyphous | coordinate terms |

Solenoglyphous is a coordinate term of opisthoglyphous.


In of a [[snake]]|lang=en terms the difference between solenoglyphous and opisthoglyphous

is that solenoglyphous is (of a snake) having nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply while opisthoglyphous is (of a snake) whose teeth include an enlarged pair at the back of the maxillae which normally angle backwards and are grooved to channel venom into the puncture.

As adjectives the difference between solenoglyphous and opisthoglyphous

is that solenoglyphous is (of a snake) having nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply while opisthoglyphous is (of a snake) whose teeth include an enlarged pair at the back of the maxillae which normally angle backwards and are grooved to channel venom into the puncture.

solenoglyphous

English

Adjective

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  • (of a snake) Having nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply.

    • Coordinate terms

    * aglyphous * opisthoglyphous * proteroglyphous

    opisthoglyphous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a snake) Whose teeth include an enlarged pair at the back of the maxillae which normally angle backwards and are grooved to channel venom into the puncture.

    • Coordinate terms

    * aglyphous * proteroglyphous * solenoglyphous