astomatous Synonyms
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astomatous Meaning
Wordnet
astomatous (a)
having no mouth or mouthlike opening
Webster
astomatous (a.)
Alt. of Astomous
astomatous Sentence Examples
- The parasitic plant, lacking chlorophyll and leaves, is astomatous, obtaining nutrients directly from its host.
- Among certain species of jellyfish, the larval stage is astomatous, relying on nutrient absorption through the body surface.
- The astomatous larvae of certain insect species develop within the host's tissues, bypassing the need for a mouth for feeding.
- In some deep-sea creatures, such as certain types of sponges, larvae are astomatous, absorbing nutrients from the surrounding water.
- The microscopic organism, being astomatous, absorbs dissolved nutrients directly through its cell membrane.
- Some species of flatworms have an astomatous larval stage, relying on nutrients stored from the previous stage.
- The astomatous condition of certain fungi allows them to absorb nutrients from decaying organic matter.
- During the initial stages of development, the embryo of certain astomatous organisms relies on stored nutrients from the egg.
- In the absence of a mouth, astomatous organisms have evolved specialized mechanisms for nutrient uptake.
- Scientists are studying the astomatous characteristics of various organisms to understand their evolutionary adaptations to different environments.
FAQs About the word astomatous
having no mouth or mouthlike openingAlt. of Astomous
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The parasitic plant, lacking chlorophyll and leaves, is astomatous, obtaining nutrients directly from its host.
Among certain species of jellyfish, the larval stage is astomatous, relying on nutrient absorption through the body surface.
The astomatous larvae of certain insect species develop within the host's tissues, bypassing the need for a mouth for feeding.
In some deep-sea creatures, such as certain types of sponges, larvae are astomatous, absorbing nutrients from the surrounding water.
