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physoclistous
[ fahy-suh-klis-tuhs ]
adjective
, Ichthyology.
- having the air bladder closed off from the mouth.
physoclistous
/ ˌfaɪsəʊˈklɪstəs /
adjective
- See physostomous(of fishes) having an air bladder that is not connected to the alimentary canal Compare physostomous
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Origin of physoclistous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of physoclistous1
C19: from Greek phusa bladder + -clistous, from kleistos closed
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