physostomous
[ fahy-sos-tuh-muhs ]
adjectiveIchthyology.
having the mouth and air bladder connected by an air duct.
Origin of physostomous
1- Compare physoclistous.
Words Nearby physostomous
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British Dictionary definitions for physostomous
physostomous
/ (faɪˈsɒstəməs) /
adjective
(of fishes) having a duct connecting the air bladder to part of the alimentary canal: Compare physoclistous
Origin of physostomous
1C19: from Greek phusa bladder + -stomous, from stoma mouth
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