bothridia

(noun)

A sucker or attachment organ on a parasitic worm.

Related Terms

  • helminth
  • parasitic worm
  • tegument
  • acetabulum

Examples of bothridia in the following topics:

  • Classification and Identification of Helminths

    • They utilize suckers or bothridia, and rostellum with hooks for an attachment organ .
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