stomodaeal
/ˌstoʊməˈdiːəl/
adjective
- Relating to the stomodaeum, the front part of the digestive tract in embryos or certain invertebrates.
- The researcher examined the stomodaeal lining under a microscope.
- In insects, the stomodaeal valve controls food movement.
- The stomodaeal region develops into the mouth and esophagus.