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Webster 1913 Edition


Siphonostomatous

Siˊpho-no-stom′a-tous

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Adj.
(Zool.)
(a)
Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell prolonged in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon; – said of certain gastropods.
(b)
Pertaining to the Siphonostomata.

Definition 2024


siphonostomatous

siphonostomatous

English

Adjective

siphonostomatous (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell lengthened in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon; said of certain gastropods.
  2. (zoology) Pertaining to the Siphonostomata.