megastome (Meaning)
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megastome (n.)
One of a group of univalve shells, having a large aperture or mouth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of megastome
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megastome Sentence Examples
- The megastome, a gigantic marine animal, roamed the oceans millions of years ago.
- With its cavernous mouth, the megastome resembled a living vacuum cleaner.
- The megastome's megamouth served as a massive filter for plankton.
- The megastome's intricate teeth formed a formidable barrier against prey.
- Scientists theorize that the megastome's immense size intimidated potential predators.
- Fossil remains of megastomes provide valuable insights into the ancient marine ecosystem.
- The megastome's extinction remains a mystery, although habitat loss and competition may have played a role.
- Modern-day sharks, such as the whale shark, are believed to be distant relatives of the megastome.
- The term "megastome" translates to "big mouth" in Greek.
- The megastome's impressive dimensions continue to captivate marine biologists and paleontologists alike.
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One of a group of univalve shells, having a large aperture or mouth.
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The megastome, a gigantic marine animal, roamed the oceans millions of years ago.
With its cavernous mouth, the megastome resembled a living vacuum cleaner.
The megastome's megamouth served as a massive filter for plankton.
The megastome's intricate teeth formed a formidable barrier against prey.
