Definition of "suctorial" in English

adjective

1. (zoology) Adapted for sucking; living by sucking.

   • The hummingbirds are suctorial birds.
   • suctorial mouth
   • suctorial mouthparts

2. (zoology) Capable of adhering by suction.

   • suctorial fishes
   • suctorial organ
   • suctorial tentacles