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hypostome

/hahy-puh-stohm/US // ˈhaɪ pəˌstoʊm //

本体,本体论,次体,本质上

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Zoology.

    • : any of several parts or organs of the mouth, as the labrum of a crustacean.

Examples

  • The supposed hypostome is exceedingly doubtful; it lies dorsad of the crushed glabellar skeleton.

  • They are characterized by the fact that the hypostome, or "tongue" (fig. 45) is large and file-like, roughened by sharp teeth.