endostyle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A longitudinal ciliated groove on the ventral wall of the pharynx which produces mucus to gather food particles, found in urochordates and cephalochordates and in the larvae of lampreys.

Word forms

endostyle endostyles

Etymology

From endo- + -style.

Derived words

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