suctorial
IPA: sˈʌktˈɔriʌɫ
adjective
- (zoology) Adapted for sucking; living by sucking.
- (zoology) Capable of adhering by suction.
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Examples of "suctorial" in Sentences
- The lips are thick and fringed, though not modified to be suctorial.
- The teeth are adapted for the suctorial feeding habits of the group.
- Benthic marine enoplans are suctorial feeders and prey mainly on crustaceans.