Cryptonephridial
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cryptonephridial is an adjective meaning (biology) Describing a kidney-like organ in some beetles that allows them to survive in very dry environments.
Meaning
(biology) Describing a kidney-like organ in some beetles that allows them to survive in very dry environments.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enteronephric, holonephridial, meroic, hyponecral, cnidophorous, renotrophic.
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