polystome

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English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ -stome.

Noun

polystome (plural polystomes)

(zoology) Any animal with many mouths.
A parasitic flatworm of class Monogenea, that inhabits the gills of fish.

Related terms

polystomatous

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