Mastax
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mastax is a noun meaning (zoology) The lore of a bird.
Meaning
(zoology) The lore of a bird.
More Meanings
- (zoology) The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food.
Word Forms
- mastaxes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malleus, mesodome, mastigophoran, mesonotum, metanotum, mystacial.
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