ditrematous
adjective
di·trem·a·tous
\(ˈ)dī‧¦tremətəs\
Definition of ditrematous
1 : having the two genital openings separate —used of freshwater pulmonate snails
2 : having the genital and anal openings separate —used of viviparous fishes
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Origin and Etymology of ditrematous
di- + Greek trēmat-, trēma hole + English -ous — more at throw
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