pentastomid
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'pentastomid' is derived from 'penta-' meaning 'five' and '-stomid' indicating a mouth or opening. The term refers to the five pairs of hooks present in the mouthparts of these worms.
مثال
- The pentastomid is a common parasite in snakes and lizards.
- The respiratory distress in the infected mammal was caused by the presence of pentastomids.
- Pentastomids are often studied to understand their life cycle and impact on host organisms.
ترکیبهای رایج
Pentastomid infestation Pentastomid life cycle Pentastomid host Pentastomid mouthparts
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- wormlike arthropod having two pairs of hooks at the sides of the mouth; parasitic in nasal sinuses of mammals