Haustellated

/hɔːˈsteləͻtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Equipped with or having developed haustella; bearing the characteristic sucker-like feeding apparatus of parasitic organisms.

Etymology

From 'haustellate' plus the suffix -ed, an alternative form emphasizing the possession or development of haustellae.

Kelly Says

Alternative form of 'haustellate'—both words describe parasites with their feeding apparatus, showing how English and Latin combine in scientific vocabulary to create precise synonyms.

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