plagiostomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An adaptation in which the mouth is diminished, firmly closed, and located on the ventral side protected deeply within a carapace.

Word forms

plagiostomy

Etymology

From plagio- + stoma + -y.

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