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单词 Pentastoma
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Definition of Pentastoma in English:

Pentastoma

noun pɛnˈtastəməˌpɛntəˈstəʊmə
Zoology
  • A parasitic worm of the genus Pentastoma; a pentastomid.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Pentastoma or Pentastomum, genus name from ancient Greek πεντάστομος having five mouths or openings; so called from the appearance of the mouth and the two pairs of chitinoid hooks adjacent to it.

 
 

Definition of Pentastoma in US English:

Pentastoma

noun
Zoology
  • A parasitic worm of the genus Pentastoma; a pentastomid.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Pentastoma or Pentastomum, genus name from ancient Greek πεντάστομος having five mouths or openings; so called from the appearance of the mouth and the two pairs of chitinoid hooks adjacent to it.

 
 
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