TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SIPHONOSTOMATOUS [1 record]

Record 1 2021-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Crustaceans
DEF

Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell prolonged in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Crustacés
OBS

La coquille est dite holostome lorsque le péristome est parfaitement arrondi, siphonostome lorsqu'il présente une encoche ou un canal.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: