plagiostomy

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Synonyms: plagiostome, plagiostomi, plagiostoma

Antonyms: plagiostome, plagiostomi, plagiostoma

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} An [[adaptation]] in which the [[mouth]] is [[diminished]], firmly [[closed]], and located on the [[ventral]] side protected deeply within a [[carapace]].

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