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branchiobdellidae

/ˌbræŋ.ki.əʊˈdel.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌbræŋ.ki.əʊˈdel.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство мелких кольчатых червей, характеризующихся задним концом, видоизменённым в присасывательную присоску, исторически классифицируемых как модифицированные пиявки.

A taxonomic family of small annelid worms characterized by a posterior end modified into an adhesive sucker, historically classified as modified leeches.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of small annelid worms that have a posterior end modified into an adhesive sucker; they were once considered to be modified leeches.

    ruМалощетинковые черви

    • Branchiobdellidae are often found living on freshwater crayfish.
    • The adhesive sucker of Branchiobdellidae helps them attach to their hosts.
    • Scientists have reclassified Branchiobdellidae based on new genetic evidence.
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  • branchiobdellidae' possessive plural form
  • branchiobdellidae's possessive singular form