siphonostomatous Synonyms
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siphonostomatous Meaning
siphonostomatous (a.)
Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell prolonged in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon; -- said of certain gastropods.
Pertaining to the Siphonostomata.
siphonostomatous Sentence Examples
- The siphonostomatous condition is characterized by a siphon-like structure at the mouth.
- Siphonostomatous arthropods possess a tube-like siphon used for feeding and respiration.
- Mosquitoes, with their siphonostomatous mouthparts, pierce the skin and suck blood.
- Crustaceans like copepods exhibit siphonostomatous mouthparts, enabling them to filter-feed.
- Siphonostomatous larvae of insects feed on suspended particles in the water column.
- Certain barnacles have siphonostomatous structures for suspension feeding.
- The siphonostomatous mouthpart of the sea urchin larva helps in capturing planktonic prey.
- Siphonostomatous nematodes use their siphon-like mouthparts to puncture plant cells and suck out their contents.
- The siphonostomatous mouth of the vampire squid is used for scavenging and feeding on marine debris.
- Siphonostomatous parasites attach themselves to their hosts using their specialized mouthparts.
FAQs About the word siphonostomatous
Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell prolonged in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon; -- said of certain gastropods., Pertain
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The siphonostomatous condition is characterized by a siphon-like structure at the mouth.
Siphonostomatous arthropods possess a tube-like siphon used for feeding and respiration.
Mosquitoes, with their siphonostomatous mouthparts, pierce the skin and suck blood.
Crustaceans like copepods exhibit siphonostomatous mouthparts, enabling them to filter-feed.
