Chilognatha
1 of 2plural noun
Chi·log·na·tha
kīˈlägnəthə
: a subclass of Diplopoda that includes the typical millipedes with chitinous exoskeleton reinforced with calcareous deposits compare pselaphognatha
chilognathan adjective or noun
(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗thən
chilognathous adjective
(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗thəs
Chilognatha
2 of 2"
taxonomic synonym of diplopoda
Word History
Etymology
Plural noun
New Latin, from chil- + -gnatha
New Latin, from chil- + -gnatha