Gnathia

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνᾰ́θος (gnắthos, “jaw”) +‎ -ia, due to their proportionally large head and mandibles.

Proper noun

Gnathia f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Gnathiidae – typical gnathiids; certain small parasitic isopods.

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