Monotrematous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the Monotremata or monotremes. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of the olfactory organ of a fish, having a single opening from which water flows in and out. not-comparable

    "The anatomy of the olfactory organ of Belone belone differs clearly from so-called monotrematous olfactory organs."

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monotremous

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"The anatomy of the olfactory organ of Belone belone differs clearly from so-called monotrematous olfactory organs."

Etymology

Monotremata + -ous

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