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单词 rhizostome
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Definition of rhizostome in English:

rhizostome

noun ˈrʌɪzəstəʊm
Zoology
  • Any jellyfish of the scyphozoan order Rhizostomeae (or Rhizostomae), characterized by having eight highly branched oral arms containing numerous tiny suctorial mouths, and by a lack of tentacles.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Belfast Monthly Magazine. From rhizo- + -stome, after either scientific Latin Rhizostoma, genus name or French rhizostome. In later use perhaps also partly after scientific Latin Rhizostomeae (or Rhizostomae), order name.

 
 

Definition of rhizostome in US English:

rhizostome

nounˈrʌɪzəstəʊm
Zoology
  • Any jellyfish of the scyphozoan order Rhizostomeae (or Rhizostomae), characterized by having eight highly branched oral arms containing numerous tiny suctorial mouths, and by a lack of tentacles.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Belfast Monthly Magazine. From rhizo- + -stome, after either scientific Latin Rhizostoma, genus name or French rhizostome. In later use perhaps also partly after scientific Latin Rhizostomeae (or Rhizostomae), order name.

 
 
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