Basommatophora
plural noun
Ba·som·ma·toph·o·ra
bə-ˌsä-mə-ˈtä-f(ə-)rə
: a suborder of Pulmonata comprising snails that have the eyes at the base of the nonretractile tentacles and including many common pond snails
basommatophorous
adjective
bə-¦sä-mə-¦tä-f(ə-)rəs
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“Basommatophora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basommatophora. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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