eustomatous

adjective

eu·​stom·​a·​tous

(ˈ)yü¦stämətəs,

-tōm-

: having a distinct and well-developed mouth

—used especially of ciliates and larval nematodes

Word History

Etymology

probably from (assumed) New Latin eustomatus, from New Latin eu- + -stomatus -stomatous

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