oligomyodian

adjective

ol·​i·​go·​my·​o·​di·​an

¦älə̇gōˌmī¦ōdēən,

ə¦ligəˌ-

: having few syringeal muscles

Word History

Etymology

olig- + Greek myōdēs muscular (from mys mouse, muscle + -ōdēs -ode) + English -ian

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