Definition of Opisthoglypha. Meaning of Opisthoglypha. Synonyms of Opisthoglypha

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Definition of Opisthoglypha

Opisthoglypha
Opisthoglypha O*pis`tho*glyph"a, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ? behind + ? to carve.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of serpents which have some of the posterior maxillary teeth grooved for fangs.

Meaning of Opisthoglypha from wikipedia

- A snake skeleton consists primarily of the skull, vertebrae, and ribs, with only vestigial remnants of the limbs. The skull of a snake is a very complex...
- or flathead snakes (genus Tantilla). They have enlarged rear teeth (opisthoglypha) and a weak venom that serves to immobilize their small prey, but is...