aproctous (Meaning)
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aproctous (a.)
Without an anal office.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aproctous
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aproctous Sentence Examples
- The flatworm Planaria is an example of an aproctous organism, as it lacks an anus.
- Aproctous animals typically rely on other means, such as diffusion, for waste elimination.
- Certain species of jellyfish are aproctous, expelling waste through their mouths.
- Aproctous organisms have evolved alternative mechanisms for the removal of metabolic waste.
- The absence of an anus characterizes the aproctous condition in many invertebrates.
- Insects belonging to the order Collembola are aproctous, lacking a true anus.
- Aproctous organisms often exhibit specialized structures or behaviors for waste management.
- An aproctous digestive system requires efficient uptake and processing of nutrients to minimize waste accumulation.
- Aproctous organisms may have evolved diverse strategies for waste excretion to adapt to their environments.
- The evolutionary origin of aproctous traits in various taxa remains a subject of scientific investigation.
FAQs About the word aproctous
Without an anal office.
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The flatworm Planaria is an example of an aproctous organism, as it lacks an anus.
Aproctous animals typically rely on other means, such as diffusion, for waste elimination.
Certain species of jellyfish are aproctous, expelling waste through their mouths.
Aproctous organisms have evolved alternative mechanisms for the removal of metabolic waste.
