Definition of Holostomatous. Meaning of Holostomatous. Synonyms of Holostomatous

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Definition of Holostomatous

Holostomatous
Holostomatous Hol`o*stom"a*tous, a. (Zo["o]l.) Having an entire aperture; -- said of many univalve shells.

Meaning of Holostomatous from wikipedia

- aperture being formed only by the body whorl. When the aperture is called holostomatous, this means that the aperture is rounded or entire, uninterrupted by...
- snails. The small, polychromatic s**** has a cylindrical shape. It is holostomatous, i.e. the aperture is rounded or entire, uninterrupted by the siphonal...
- Suture indented. Spire extended. Aperture subcircular, slightly flaring, holostomatous and attached to the body whorl only at its upper part. Umbilicus narrow...