gnathostegite

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noun

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.

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Meanings

noungnathostegite (plural gnathostegites)

plural gnathostegites

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

Origin

From gnatho- + Ancient Greek στέγω (stégō, “to cover”) + -ite.

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APA

gnathostegite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnathostegite

MLA

“gnathostegite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnathostegite. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gnathostegite,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnathostegite.

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