Meaning Of The Word Prostomium

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What's The Definition Of Prostomium?

prostomium in American English
a small, noselike portion of the first body segment in many annelid worms, lying above and overhanging the mouth in earthworms
noun: the unsegmented, preoral portion of the head of certain lower invertebrates

prostomium in British English
noun: the lobe at the head end of earthworms and other annelids: bears tentacles, palps, etc, or forms part of a sucker or proboscis

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