rhamphodon

[Pref. rhamph-, and Greek odous (gen it. odontos ) =a tooth.] Ornith.: Saw-bill; a genus of Trochil ide, with one species, Rhamphodon nævius , from Southeastern Brazil. The male bird has the edge of the bill serrated like the teeth of a saw; that of the female is plain. The plumage is rather dull, and the sexes are colored alike. rhăm-pho-le-on, s. [Pref. rhampho-, and Gr. leōn =alion.] Zool.: A genus of Chameleon ide, from Madagascar, with one species, Rhampholeon spectrum . The tail is non-prehensile, but there is an additional projection at the inner base of each claw, and a spine on the side of each finger and toe, structures which add to the grasping power of the animal. rhămph-ô-mic-ron, s. [Pref. rhamph, and Gr. mikron, neut. of mikros =small.] Ornith.: Thorn-bills; a genus of Trochil ide, with six species, from Columbia and Ecuador, and ranging into Peru and Bolivia. The bill is disproportionately small, and there is a long beard of purple or metallic-green feathers. rhăm-pho-rhynchus, s. [Pref. rhampho-, and Gr. rhyngchos=a snout.] Palæont .: A genus of Pterosaur i a, with three species from the Stones field Slate. It comprises forms in which the wing-finger has four phalanges; the front part of both jaws is edentulous, and po ibly formed a horny beak, teeth being developed in the hinder portion of the jaws; tail very long. rhăm-pho-sŭs, s. [Mod. Lat., from Gr. rham phos a bird's bill.] Palæont .: A genus of Fistular i i dae, from the Eocene of Monte Bolca. It has an immense spinous ray, denticulated behind, inserted on the nape. rhā-phě, s . [RAPHE.]