Cirrostomi

/ˌsɪrəˈstoʊmaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of cirrostome; a group or collection of organisms with cirri-rimmed mouths.

Etymology

Latin plural form of cirrostome, using the -i ending typical of scientific nomenclature for groups of organisms.

Kelly Says

The cirrostomi represent a hypothetical classification that some paleontologists have applied to certain extinct organisms, though the group's validity remains debated among scientists!

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