physoclistous

[fahy-suh-klis-tuhs]

adjective

Ichthyology.

1. having the air bladder closed off from the mouth.

physoclistous

/ ˌfaɪsəʊˈklɪstəs /

adjective

1. (of fishes) having an air bladder that is not connected to the alimentary canal Compare physostomous

Word History and Origins

Origin of physoclistous¹

1885–90; < New Latin Physoclist ( i ) genus name (< Greek phȳso- physo- + kleistoí, plural of kleistós shut, verbid of kleíein to shut) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of physoclistous¹

C19: from Greek phusa bladder + -clistous, from kleistos closed

Example Sentences

Physoclistous, fī-sō-klis′tus, adj. having no air-bladder, or having it closed, as a fish.

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