eustomatous
adjective
eu·stom·a·tous
\(ˈ)yü¦stämətəs, -tōm-\
Definition of eustomatous
: having a distinct and well-developed mouth —used especially of ciliates and larval nematodes
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Origin and Etymology of eustomatous
probably from (assumed) New Latin eustomatus, from New Latin eu- + -stomatus -stomatous
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