stylommatophora Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sty*lom`ma*toph"o*ra noun plural

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. column + eye + to bear.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A division of Pulmonata in which the eyes are situated at the tips of the tentacles. It includes the common land snails and slugs. See Illust. under Snail.