Endostyle

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA longitudinal ciliated groove on the ventral wall of the pharynx which produces mucus to gather food particles, found in urochordates and cephalochordates and in the larvae of lampreys.

Synonyms

entostyle endostome endostoma odontostyle endosternite stoma blastostyle hypostome endosternum entostylid stomodæum mesostylid

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