choanate

1 of 2

adjective

cho·​a·​nate
-ˌnāt
: having a choana
specifically : having internal nares compare choanichthyes

choanate

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
: a choanate fish : one of the Choanichthyes

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

choan- + -ate

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“Choanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choanate. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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