What does "deuterostome" mean?

Any animal, of the subphylum Deuterostomia, in which the initial pore formed during gastrulation becomes the anus, and the second pore becomes the mouth.

What is a synonym for "deuterostome"?

Common synonyms include: deuterostomian.

Deuterostome

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Noun

1
Any animal, of the subphylum Deuterostomia, in which the initial pore formed during gastrulation becomes the anus, and the second pore becomes the mouth.

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deuterostomian

Etymology

From translingual Deuterostomia.

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