holostome Synonyms

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holostome Meaning

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holostome (n.)

One of the Holostomata.

holostome Sentence Examples

  1. The holostome of the sea urchin is a large opening surrounded by five sharp teeth.
  2. The ciliated holostome of Paramecium enables it to ingest food particles.
  3. Some species of foraminifera have a holostome with a complex labyrinthine structure.
  4. The holostome of tapeworms serves as both a mouth and an outlet for digestive products.
  5. The holostome of dinoflagellates is a modified groove that leads to the oral cavity.
  6. The holostome of larval flatworms is equipped with a sticky disc for adhering to hosts.
  7. The holostome of gastrotrichs is a ciliated funnel that facilitates feeding on algae.
  8. The holostome of the predatory rotifer is adapted for capturing and ingesting prey.
  9. The holostome of bryozoans is a circular opening used for filter feeding.
  10. The holostome of some species of ascidian larvae is modified into a sensory structure.

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One of the Holostomata.

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The holostome of the sea urchin is a large opening surrounded by five sharp teeth.

The ciliated holostome of Paramecium enables it to ingest food particles.

Some species of foraminifera have a holostome with a complex labyrinthine structure.

The holostome of tapeworms serves as both a mouth and an outlet for digestive products.