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单词 pentastomid
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Definition of pentastomid in English:

pentastomid

noun pɛnˈtastəmɪdˌpɛntəˈstəʊmɪd
Zoology
  • Any of numerous parasitic wormlike animals of the crustacean class Pentastomida (often regarded as a distinct phylum or subphylum), which infest the lungs and nasal passages of vertebrates.

adjective pɛnˈtastəmɪdˌpɛntəˈstəʊmɪd
Zoology
  • Of or relating to pentastomids, or the class Pentastomida.

Origin

Early 20th century. From scientific Latin Pentastomida, class name from Pentastoma, genus name + -ida.

 
 

Definition of pentastomid in US English:

pentastomid

noun
Zoology
  • Any of numerous parasitic wormlike animals of the crustacean class Pentastomida (often regarded as a distinct phylum or subphylum), which infest the lungs and nasal passages of vertebrates.

adjective
Zoology
  • Of or relating to pentastomids, or the class Pentastomida.

Origin

Early 20th century. From scientific Latin Pentastomida, class name from Pentastoma, genus name + -ida.

 
 
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