derotremata Meaning, Definition & Usage

Der`o*tre"ma*ta noun plural
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. skin + , , hole.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) The tribe of aquatic Amphibia which includes Amphiuma, Menopoma, etc. They have permanent gill openings, but no external gills; -- called also Cryptobranchiata. Written also Derotrema.

Webster 1913