SINCE 1828
Chilognatha
plural noun
Chi·log·na·tha
| \ kīˈlägnəthə\
Definition of Chilognatha
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a subclass of Diplopoda that includes the typical millipedes with chitinous exoskeleton reinforced with calcareous deposits — compare pselaphognatha
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Definition of Chilognatha (Entry 2 of 2)
taxonomic synonym of diplopoda
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