- demanian
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demanian system — də̇ˈmänēən , man noun also demanian vessel Etymology: after Johannes G. de Man died 1930 Du. zoologist + English ian : a group of tubes near the anus of certain female nematodes that secrete a sticky substance which protects the eggs or functions … Useful english dictionary
demanian vessel — noun see demanian system … Useful english dictionary
demanian system — (NEMATA) A complex system consisting of paired efferent tubes connecting the intestine and uteri with one another and sometimes posteriorly with the exterior; thought to be seminal storage tubes … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
ductus entericus — (NEMATA) A duct between osmium and uvette in the demanian system … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
ductus uterinus — (NEMATA) A duct between the uterus and the demanian system … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
genitointestinal canal — 1. (NEMATA) see demanian system. 2. (PLATYHELMINTHES: Trematoda) A duct connecting the oviduct and intestine of certain Polyopisthocotylea monogeneans. genito urinary see urogenital … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
moniliform glands — (NEMATA) Beadlike cells around the uvette of the demanian system, usually forming a rosette … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
osmosium — n. [Gr. osmos, pushing] (NEMATA) A structure of modified intestinal tissue that protrudes into the tissue of the Demanian organ that is of gonadal origin … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
rosettes — n. pl. [L. dim. rosa, rose] 1. A process resembling a rose in shape, applied to organs or markings of many invertebrates. 2. (BRYOZOA) The clubbed shaped cells of the funicular system (communication organs). 3. (ECHINODERMATA) Five large ossicles … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
uvette — n. [L. dim. uva, grape] (NEMATODA: Adenophorea) The glandular region where the efferent tubes of the Demanian vessels meet before passing on to one or more exit pores in the body wall … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
