"Ptenoglossate" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Ptenoglossate" Meaning

An obsolete or rare adjective meaning "having a tongue with teeth".

"Ptenoglossate" Examples

Ptenoglossate

Definition

Having no tongue, specifically referring to animals that lack a tongue.

5 Usage Examples:

Many animals are ptenoglossate, including starfish and sea urchins.
The ptenoglossate condition is often seen in marine invertebrates.
Some species of fish have a ptenoglossate mouth, with no tongue or a very reduced one.
The term ptenoglossate is used in zoology to describe certain species of sand-dwelling worms.
Ptenoglossate animals use alternative methods to capture and eat food, such as the use of tentacles or appendages.