Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cystomata

👉 Cystomata is a term in marine biology, which refers to a type of fish with an elongated body shape and a series of small, round-shaped appendages. These appendages are called "cysts" and they are often used to refer to the entire fish body as a whole. The specific name "cystomata" comes from the Greek word "kystoma", which means "small cyst".

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