siphonostomatous

Meaning

Adjective

  • 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.
  • Pertaining to the Siphonostomata.

Origin

  • Siphonostomata -ous

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