holostome (Meaning)
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holostome (n.)
One of the Holostomata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of holostome
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
holostome Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The holostome of dinoflagellates is a modified groove that leads to the oral cavity.
- The holostome of larval flatworms is equipped with a sticky disc for adhering to hosts.
- The holostome of gastrotrichs is a ciliated funnel that facilitates feeding on algae.
- The holostome of the predatory rotifer is adapted for capturing and ingesting prey.
- The holostome of bryozoans is a circular opening used for filter feeding.
- The holostome of some species of ascidian larvae is modified into a sensory structure.
FAQs About the word holostome
One of the Holostomata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
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.
