endostyle en · NOUN
Etymology
From endo- + -style.
Meanings
- A 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endostyles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |