tropis
/ˈtrəʊpɪs/Zoology
noun
In certain nematodes: a tooth-like process or ridge located on the internal ventral surface of the cephalic capsule.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From ancient Greek τρόπις keel from an ablaut variant (o-grade) of the base of τρέπειν to turn + -ις.
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