| 释义 |
suc·to·ri·al
\|sək|tōrēəl\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin suctorius (from Latin suctus — past participle of sugere to suck — + -orius -ory) + English -al — more at suck
1. : adapted for sucking : serving to draw up fluid or to adhere by suction
< suctorial mouths >
2.
a. : provided with suctorial organs
< a suctorial fish >
b. : living by sucking the blood or juices of animals or plants
3. [New Latin Suctoria + English -al] : of or relating to the Suctoria |