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Answer for the clue "Mouth of a protozoan ", 9 letters:
cytostome

Word definitions for cytostome in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. mouth of a protozoan

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context microbiology English) A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
cytostome \cytostome\ n. The mouth of a protozoan.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A cytostome (from cyto- , cell and stome- , mouth) or cell mouth is a part of a cell specialized for phagocytosis , usually in the form of a microtubule -supported funnel or groove. Food is directed into the cytostome, and sealed into vacuoles . Only certain ...