suctorial

Etymology

From Latin sugo, suctum (“to suck”).

adj

  1. (zoology) Adapted for sucking; living by sucking.
    The hummingbirds are suctorial birds.
  2. (zoology) Capable of adhering by suction.
    the suctorial fishes

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