- pseudosegmented
- pseu·do·segmented
English syllables. 2014.
pseudosegmented
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pseudosegmented — “+ adjective Etymology: pseud + segmented, past participle of segment (II) : having a superficial annulation that simulates metameric segmentation pseudosegmented nematodes of the genus Desmoscolex … Useful english dictionary
Pentastomida — The tongue worms, a group of parasitic wormlike animals considered to form a distinct phylum thought to be descended from primitive arthropods, though modified by parasitism to form elongate, pseudosegmented, wormlike organisms with two to three… … Medical dictionary
desmoscolex — ˌdezməˈskōˌleks noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from desm + scolex : a genus (the type of the family Desmoscolecidae) that comprises minute marine worms having a globular head with four movable setae and a ringed pseudosegmented… … Useful english dictionary
linguatulida — ˌliŋgwəˈtülədə, wə.ˈtyü noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Linguatula + ida : a group of wormlike pseudosegmented parasitic animals that are considered to constitute a separate phylum, a class of Arthropoda, or especially… … Useful english dictionary
