physostomous

[ fahy-sos-tuh-muhs ]

adjective

, Ichthyology.

1. having the mouth and air bladder connected by an air duct.

physostomous

/ faɪˈsɒstəməs /

adjective

1. (of fishes) having a duct connecting the air bladder to part of the alimentary canal Compare physoclistous

Word History and Origins

Origin of physostomous¹

First recorded in 1885–90; physo- + -stomous

Word History and Origins

Origin of physostomous¹

C19: from Greek phusa bladder + -stomous, from stoma mouth

Example Sentences

Physostomous, fī-sos′tō-mus, adj. having mouth and air-bladder connected by an air-duct, as a fish.

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