cryptostomy

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Synonyms: cystostomy, cryptectomy

Antonyms: cystostomy, cryptectomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} An [[adaptation]] in which the [[mouth]] is reduced to a [[slit]] and its location is [[conceal]]ed.

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