bothridium en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βόθρος (bóthros, “a pit”) + -idium.
Meanings
- An outgrowth from the scolex of some tapeworms that is used for adhesion.
- In chelicerates, a projecting cup constituting the trichobothrium.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bothridia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
cmn 裂片 (Translations) · pny lièpiàn (Translations)