proglottis in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Proglottis: a segment of a tapeworm that contains both male and female reproductive organs and is capable of producing eggs.
Crossword clues for proglottis
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "proglottis".
- Segment of a tapeworm with reproductive organs.
- Egg-producing part of a parasitic flatworm.
- Tapeworm segment that can reproduce.
- Reproductive segment found in cestodes.
- Part of a tapeworm that creates eggs.
Proglottis sentence examples
- The proglottis of the tapeworm contains both male and female reproductive organs.
- Each proglottis can produce thousands of eggs, contributing to the parasite's reproductive success.
- Scientists study the proglottis structure to better understand the life cycle of parasitic flatworms.
- As the proglottis matures, it detaches from the main body of the worm, releasing eggs into the environment.
- In some species, the proglottis can be several centimeters long, making them quite distinct from other body segments.