| derotremata | <zoology> The tribe of aquatic Amphibia which includes Amphiuma, Menopoma, etc. They have permanent gill openings, but no external gills. Synonym: Cryptobranchiata. Alternative forms: Derotrema. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Skin +, hole. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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