Definitions for "Hypognathous"
having downward pointing mouthparts
Position of the head if the long axis is oriented somewhat obliquely in line with the procoxae and the mouthparts are directed somewhat posteriorly; often used as a synonym of orthognathous .
With the head more or less at a right angle to the plane of the body (vertical), so the mouthparts are directed ventrally (cf. prognathous).
Keywords:  jaw, lower, projecting
having a projecting lower jaw