bothrium

(ˈbɒθrɪəm)

n, pl -ria

(Medicine) one of two groove-shaped suckers on the scolex of a tapeworm

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References in periodicals archive

The flexible socket (Soc) is rounded and is placed on a dome-like cuticular elevation (= bothrium (bt)).

Comparative analysis and systematic mapping of the labial sensilla in the nepomorpha (Heteroptera: Insecta)

The Monaloniina (except Felisacus Distant, 1904) and Odoniellina together are united by several external morphological characters, with the most important being the reduction of the efferent system of the metathoracic glands, linear trichobothria, absence of trichoma, bothrium tubercular, and unique structure of pretarsus with wide pseudopulvilli, hair-like parempodia and long guard setae (Schuh, 1976).

Schuhirandella fulva, new genus and new species from Western Australia (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae: Bryocorinae: Monaloniina)

Bothrium of trichobothria with conspicuous hood (Figs.

Revision of the Neotropical spider genus Enna (Araneae, Lycosoidea, Trechaleidae)

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