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单词 opalinid
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Definition of opalinid in English:

opalinid

noun ˌəʊpəˈlʌɪnɪd
Zoology
  • A protozoan of the group Opalinata, which comprises ciliated organisms parasitic in the intestines of lower vertebrates, especially frogs and toads.

adjective ˌəʊpəˈlʌɪnɪd
Zoology
  • Of or relating to the opalinids.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Saville-Kent (1845–1908), marine biologist. From scientific Latin Opalinidae, family name from Opalina, genus name + -idae.

 
 

Definition of opalinid in US English:

opalinid

nounˌəʊpəˈlʌɪnɪd
Zoology
  • A protozoan of the group Opalinata, which comprises ciliated organisms parasitic in the intestines of lower vertebrates, especially frogs and toads.

adjectiveˌəʊpəˈlʌɪnɪd
Zoology
  • Of or relating to the opalinids.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Saville-Kent (1845–1908), marine biologist. From scientific Latin Opalinidae, family name from Opalina, genus name + -idae.

 
 
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