INIOPS
\ɪnˈa͡ɪəps], \ɪnˈaɪəps], \ɪ_n_ˈaɪ_ə_p_s]\
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A monster, double above the umbilicus, which has two ears very near each other, or only one median ear, and above it, at a greater or less distance, a median orbit and eye, more or less imperfect. The rudimental face appearing to be directly opposite the principal face suggested the name. - I.G. St. Hilaire.
By Robley Dunglison
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.