cyclostomatous

[ sahy-kluh-stom-uh-tuhs, -stoh-muh-, sik-luh- ]

adjective

1. having a circular mouth.
2. belonging or pertaining to the cyclostomes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclostomatous¹

cyclo- + stomatous

Example Sentences

The typical Cyclostomatous larva, for the first full description of which we are indebted to Barrois (No. 298).

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