scolecida (Meaning)
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scolecida (n. pl.)
Same as Helminthes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scolecida
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scolecida Sentence Examples
- Scolecida is a diverse group of flatworms that includes tapeworms and flukes.
- The scolex of a tapeworm is the specialized attachment organ that enables it to anchor to the intestinal wall of its host.
- Flukes, belonging to the order Schistosomatida within Scolecida, are parasitic flatworms that infect humans.
- The larvae of Scolecida, known as cercariae, are often found in aquatic environments.
- Phylum Platyhelminthes is divided into three classes, one of which is Scolecida.
- Scolecida have an elongated, unsegmented body, and most species are dorsoventrally flattened.
- Tapeworm infection in humans, caused by Scolecida members, can lead to a condition called taeniasis.
- Treatment for Scolecida infections typically involves the use of anti-parasitic medications.
- The immune response to Scolecida infection in humans can include both humoral and cellular components.
- Molecular characterization of Scolecida species contributes to understanding their evolution and genetic diversity.
FAQs About the word scolecida
Same as Helminthes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Scolecida is a diverse group of flatworms that includes tapeworms and flukes.
The scolex of a tapeworm is the specialized attachment organ that enables it to anchor to the intestinal wall of its host.
Flukes, belonging to the order Schistosomatida within Scolecida, are parasitic flatworms that infect humans.
The larvae of Scolecida, known as cercariae, are often found in aquatic environments.
