choanate

choanate
Having a funnel, i.e., with a ring or collar.

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  • choanate — I. ˌnāt adjective Etymology: choan + ate : having a choana; specifically : having internal nares compare choanichthyes II. noun ( s) : a choanate fish : one of the Choanichthyes …   Useful english dictionary

  • choanate — cho·a·nate …   English syllables

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  • choan- — combining form or choano Etymology: New Latin, from Greek choanē funnel, from chein to pour more at found : funnel : funnel shaped opening or part choanate …   Useful english dictionary

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