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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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History and Etymology for ditrematous

di- + Greek trēmat-, trēma hole + English -ous

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