👉 In the context of zoology, a chilognathous animal is one that has a distinctive skull and tail-like structures. This type of chilognathous animals are often found in tropical or subtropical regions where they have adapted to their environment's climate. For example, the common chilognath (Bos taurus) is known for its distinctive chilognathous skull with a long neck and a large tail. The animal also has a distinct pattern on its head