Of molluscs: Possessing a distinct head; belonging to the Encephala, n.

Designating a flexible and protrusible radula with a band of numerous fine marginal teeth on either side of a central strip of larger teeth…

= cephalate, n.

belonging to the Thecosomata, a group of pteropods having the body sheathed in a mantle-skirt.

= rhipidoglossate, adj.

belonging to a group of Mollusca, in which a temporary rupture of the body-wall takes place for the extrusion of the genital products.

Of or relating to the subclass or superorder Cryptodonta of molluscs.

Of or relating to the former division Odontophora of molluscs.

Of or relating to (a mollusc of) this family.