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cytopharynx

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A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.

From cyto- + pharynx.

cytopharynxes (plural) cytopharynges (plural)

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What does cytopharynx mean?: A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.
Where does cytopharynx come from?: From cyto- + pharynx.

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