opistoglyphous
opistoglyphous Applied to snakes that have enlarged teeth towards the rear of the maxilla (upper jaw) and smaller teeth in front. The fangs may be solid or with a groove to allow saliva to enter wounded prey. compare PROTEROGLYPHOUS; SOLENOGLYPHOUS.
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