Definition

Describing something that is designed to suck or cling using suction, often referring to specific organs or parts of an organism.

Example

The octopus has suctorial arms that help it grasp onto surfaces and capture prey.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals have suctorial adaptations to help them feed?

Really? That's fascinating! What kind of animals are you talking about?

Well, like certain types of fish that can cling to surfaces using suctorial organs.

Wow, nature is so interesting! I love learning about how creatures survive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Suctorial** → It is formed from "suct-" (from Latin *suctus*, meaning to suck) and "-orial" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "suctorial" refers to something that is characterized by sucking, often used in biological contexts to describe organisms that feed by suction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'suct-' meaning 'to suck' and '-orial' indicating a characteristic. This helps you remember that 'suctorial' describes something that has the characteristic of sucking.

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