Meaning of pentastomid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛntəˈstəʊmɪd/

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  1. Noun

    pentastomid

    Etymology

    early 20th century. From scientific Latin Pentastomida, class name from Pentastoma, genus name + -ida

    Definitions

    1. wormlike arthropod having two pairs of hooks at the sides of the mouth

    Examples

    • « parasitic in nasal sinuses of mammals »

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