siphonostomatous

adjective

si·​pho·​no·​stoma·​tous

¦sīfənō¦stōmətəs,

-täm-

1

: having the front edge of the aperture of the shell prolonged in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon

—used of various marine snails

2

: having a tubular mouth

3

[New Latin Siphonostomata + English -ous] : of or relating to the Siphonostomata

Word History

Etymology

siphon- + -stomatous

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