physoclistous. / (ˌfaɪsəʊˈklɪstəs) / adjective. (of fishes) having an air bladder that is not connected to the alimentary canalCompare physostomous.

What is Physoclistous swim bladder?

physoclistous Applied to the condition in bony fish in which there is no connection or duct between the swim-bladder and the intestinal tract. In physoclists, the gas pressure of the swim-bladder is regulated by special tissues or glands.

What is a Physoclistous?

: a teleost fish lacking a duct between the air bladder and the alimentary canal. physoclist. adjective. \ " \ variants: or less commonly physoclistous \ ¦⸗⸗¦klistəs \ or physoclistic \ -​tik \