malacobdella Synonyms
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malacobdella Meaning
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malacobdella (n.)
A genus of nemertean worms, parasitic in the gill cavity of clams and other bivalves. They have a large posterior sucker, like that of a leech. See Illust. of Bdellomorpha.
malacobdella Sentence Examples
- The malacobdella, a parasitic flatworm, attaches itself to the gills of freshwater fish.
- Malacobdellae have a unique anatomy, with a flattened body and a posterior sucker.
- The malacobdella feeds on the blood and mucus of its host fish.
- Malacobdella infestations can cause anemia, weight loss, and even death in fish.
- The malacobdella's life cycle involves an asexual stage and a sexual stage.
- Malacobdellae can reproduce both sexually and asexually, making them difficult to control.
- Controlling malacobdella infestations requires treating infected fish with anti-parasitic medications.
- The malacobdella is found in freshwater habitats worldwide.
- Malacobdellae can infest a wide range of freshwater fish species.
- Malacobdella infestations can have significant impacts on the health of fish populations.
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A genus of nemertean worms, parasitic in the gill cavity of clams and other bivalves. They have a large posterior sucker, like that of a leech. See Illust. of B
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The malacobdella, a parasitic flatworm, attaches itself to the gills of freshwater fish.
Malacobdellae have a unique anatomy, with a flattened body and a posterior sucker.
The malacobdella feeds on the blood and mucus of its host fish.
Malacobdella infestations can cause anemia, weight loss, and even death in fish.
