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Orectognathus

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Translingual

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Orectognathus szentivanyi.

Etymology

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Ancient Greek ὀρεκτός (orektós, elongated) +‎ Ancient Greek γνᾰ́θος (gnắthos, jaw), for their thin and long mandibles.

Proper noun

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Orectognathus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Formicidae – certain ants.

See also

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