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Meaning of gnathostegite | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One of a pair of broad plates, developed from the outer maxillipeds of crabs, and forming a cover for the other organs in the mouth.

rare

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

gnathostome gnathostomiasis gnathostomulid gnathotheca gnatling Gnats