Deuterostomian

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈjutɝoʊˈɛsˈtɑmˈiən/

Deuterostomian (adjective)

  1. Relating to a group of animals where the mouth develops from the second opening in the embryo.

Examples

  • A deuterostomian organism develops differently than a protostomian one.
  • A deuterostomian is a type of animal that develops differently.

Common collocations: deuterostomian species, deuterostomian characteristics

Synonyms of Deuterostomian

Formal

Antonyms of Deuterostomian

  • Refers to animals where the mouth forms first.