scyphophore (sifofor)

and n. I. a. Scyphophorous. II. n. A fish of the order Scyphophori . Scyphophori (si-fof'ō-ri), n. pl . [NL. (Cope, 1870), σκύφος , a cup, + φέρειν = E. bear1 .] In ichth . , an order of physostomous fishes with a pre coracoid arch, no coronoid or symplectic bone, the pterotic annular and including a cavity closed by a special bone, parietals distinct, and vertebræ simple. The name refers to the pte. rotic cavity. The group contains the families Mormyridæ and Gymnarchidæ. scyphophorous (si-fof'ō-rus), a. Of or per- taining to the Scyphophori . scyphose (sī'fos), a. [L. scyphus, a cup, + -ose.] In bot . , same as scyphiform , 1. family Scymnidæ. Cuvier, 1817. scypha (sĩ'fa), n. Same as scyphus. scyphert, v. An obsolete form of cipher. stoma: see scyphistoma.] Same as scyphistoma. scyphulus (sif'ū-lus), n.; pl. scyphuli (-li). [NL., scythe see scyphus.] In bot., the cup-like appendage from which the seta of Hepaticæ arises. scyphus (si'fus), n.; pl. scyphi (-fi). [L. (in def. 2 NL.) scyphus, Also scypha .