PHYSOSTOMOUS

Adjective

physostomous (not comparable)

(zoology) Having a duct to the air bladder.

(zoology) Relating to the Physostomi.

Source: Wiktionary


Phy*sos"to*mous, a. (Zoöl.) (a) Having a duct to the air bladder. (b) Pertaining to the Physostomi.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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