astomatous

adjective

asto·​ma·​tous (ˈ)ā-ˈstäm-ət-əs How to pronounce astomatous (audio) -ˈstōm- How to pronounce astomatous (audio)
: having no mouth
especially : lacking a cytostome
astomatous ciliates

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“Astomatous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/astomatous. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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