taeniosomi (Meaning)
Webster
taeniosomi (n. pl.)
An order of fishes remarkable for their long and compressed form. The ribbon fishes are examples. See Ribbon fish, under Ribbon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of taeniosomi
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
taeniosomi Sentence Examples
- Taeniosomi are the primary head structures of cestodes, known as tapeworms.
- Taeniosomi facilitate the attachment of tapeworms to the intestinal wall of hosts.
- The number of taeniosomi present in a cestode species varies depending on its taxonomic classification.
- Taeniosomi are armed with hooks or suckers, which aid in the attachment process.
- The scolex of tapeworms consists of taeniosomi, which are responsible for sensory and motor functions.
- Taeniosomi are retractable in some cestode species, allowing for flexibility during attachment.
- The morphology of taeniosomi can provide insights into the host-parasite relationship and evolutionary history of cestodes.
- Taeniosomi secrete enzymes that assist in the penetration of the host's intestinal lining.
- The presence of taeniosomi is a key characteristic used in the identification and classification of tapeworm species.
- Mutations in taeniosomi can lead to altered attachment capabilities and affect the parasite's ability to establish infection in hosts.
FAQs About the word taeniosomi
An order of fishes remarkable for their long and compressed form. The ribbon fishes are examples. See Ribbon fish, under Ribbon.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Taeniosomi are the primary head structures of cestodes, known as tapeworms.
Taeniosomi facilitate the attachment of tapeworms to the intestinal wall of hosts.
The number of taeniosomi present in a cestode species varies depending on its taxonomic classification.
Taeniosomi are armed with hooks or suckers, which aid in the attachment process.
