Plerocercoid

Meaning of the word

The term “plerocercoid” refers to a larval form of basket parasites, which are flat worms belonging to the Cestoda class. This larval shape is characterized by having a stretched and segmented structure.

Origin of the word

The word “plerocercoide” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pleoso” (meaning “full” or “complete”) and “kerkos” (meaning “tail”). This combination of words describes the larval shape of the parasite, which has a complete tail.

Word adverbs

– Plerocercoidly

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Plerocercoid larva
– Plerocerecoid Stadium
– PleroCercoid Larval Form

Word Definitions

– LARVAL STAGE OF PARASITES BASTOIDES
– Stretched and segmented form of flat worms
– Plerocercoid larva

Phrases that the word applies

– PleroCercoid is an important phase in the life cycle of the parasites.
– The PleroCercoid larval form is found in several hosts.
– The plerocercoid can cause damage to the host organism.

Examples of the word in text

– The study identified the presence of plerocercoid in fish samples collected in the river.
– Microscopic analysis revealed the presence of plerocercoid larvae in the host’s muscle tissue.
– Pleroceraide infection can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms.

Rhymes with the word

– Cercoid
– Cystoid
– spheroid
– Sperm
– Schizoid

Anagrams with the word

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