Cyclostomes

/ˈsaɪ.kloʊ.stoʊmz/ noun

Definition

The plural of cyclostome; multiple jawless fish or animals characterized by circular mouth openings.

Etymology

English plural of cyclostome, simply adding '-s' to indicate more than one organism with a round mouth.

Kelly Says

When scientists say 'cyclostomes,' they're referring to one of the most ancient groups of vertebrate life—these creatures represent an evolutionary pathway that diverged from jawed fish over 500 million years ago.

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