Noun: cyclostome 'sI-klu,stowm
- A primitive jawless aquatic vertebrate of the class Cyclostomata, including lampreys and hagfish
"Lampreys and hagfish are modern examples of cyclostomes"
Derived forms: cyclostomes
Type of: agnathan, jawless fish, jawless vertebrate
Part of: Cyclostomata, order Cyclostomata
Encyclopedia: Cyclostome