monostome
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mon·o·stome
(mŏn′ə-stōm′)adj.
Having only one mouth or oral sucker, as certain trematodes.
[From Greek monostomos : mono-, mono- + stoma, mouth.]
mon′o·stome′ n.
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monostome
(ˈmɒnəˌstəʊm) ormonostomous
adj
1. (Zoology) zoology botany having only one mouth, pore, or similar opening
2. (Botany) zoology botany having only one mouth, pore, or similar opening
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