suctorial

adj — 2 senses

suctorial

adj

Etymology From Latin sūctus + -ory + -al, from past participle of sūgō (“to suck”).

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Adapted for sucking; living by sucking.

The hummingbirds are suctorial birds.
suctorial mouth

1 more example

suctorial mouthparts

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Capable of adhering by suction.

suctorial fishes
suctorial organ

1 more example

suctorial tentacles

Synonyms: suctorious
Derived terms: nonsuctorial, pelvic suctorial organ, suctorially
Related terms: Suctoria

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