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单词 Rhombozoa
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Definition of Rhombozoa in English:

Rhombozoa

plural noun ˌrɒmbə(ʊ)ˈzəʊəˌrämbəˈzōə
Zoology

  • A minor phylum of mesozoan worms which are parasites in the kidneys of cephalopod molluscs.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, it has been shown that in many phyla, such as Rhombozoa, Dicyemida, Nematoda, Gnathostomulida, and Chaetognatha, 18S rDNA genes do not evolve at a constant rate.
    • They are now believed to be made up of two, possibly unrelated, groups: the Dicyemida (Rhombozoa) and Orthonectida.

Derivatives

  • rhombozoan

    • noun & adjective
    Zoology

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from Greek rhombos 'rhombus' + zōia 'animals'.

 
 

Definition of Rhombozoa in US English:

Rhombozoa

plural nounˌrämbəˈzōə
Zoology

  • A minor phylum of mesozoan worms which are parasites in the kidneys of cephalopod mollusks.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They are now believed to be made up of two, possibly unrelated, groups: the Dicyemida (Rhombozoa) and Orthonectida.
    • However, it has been shown that in many phyla, such as Rhombozoa, Dicyemida, Nematoda, Gnathostomulida, and Chaetognatha, 18S rDNA genes do not evolve at a constant rate.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from Greek rhombos ‘rhombus’ + zōia ‘animals’.

 
 
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