branchiobdella

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Noun branchiobdella has 1 sense

Branchiobdella, genus Branchiobdella - type genus of the Branchiobdellidae: a small worm that lives on the gills or surface of a crayfish attached by a sucker
--₁ is a kind of worm genus
--₁ is a member of Branchiobdellidae, family Branchiobdellidae

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Branchiobdella

Description:

Branchiobdella is a genus of small, leech-like annelid worms belonging to the family Branchiobdellidae. They are freshwater invertebrates commonly found as ectosymbionts on the exoskeletons of crayfish.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A small, leech-like annelid worm that lives as an external parasite on crayfish.

2. A genus of annelid worms that belong to the family Branchiobdellidae.

Sample Sentences:

1. The biologist found several branchiobdella attached to the shell of the crayfish.

2. Have you seen any branchiobdella in the local creek today?

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