| trachystomata | <zoology> An order of tailed aquatic amphibians, including Siren and Pseudobranchus. They have anterior legs only, are eel-like in form, and have no teeth except a small patch on the palate. The external gills are persistent through life. Origin: NL,fr.Gr. Rough + stoma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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