Bothridium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bothridium is a noun meaning An outgrowth from the scolex of some tapeworms that is used for adhesion.
Meaning
An outgrowth from the scolex of some tapeworms that is used for adhesion.
More Meanings
- In chelicerates, a projecting cup constituting the trichobothrium.
Word Forms
- bothridia
Synonyms for bothridium
Depending on context, synonyms include phyllidium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bothrium, coracidium, rostellum, redia, cranidium, prototroch.
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