zoophorous

/zoʊˈfɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a mouth or mouth-like structure, especially one that is used for feeding or respiration

“Some species of jellyfish are zoophorous, using their mouth-like structure to capture food particles.”

Synonyms

  • siphonophoran
  • siphonophore

Antonyms

  • atmospheric
  • non-siphonophore