ancylostomatidae

Thân thiện

A veterinarian examines a dog for ancylostomatidae.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of parasitic nematode worms: Ancylostomatidae is the scientific family name for a group of parasitic roundworms commonly known as hookworms. These worms infect the intestines of their hosts.

Usage

• The term "Ancylostomatidae" is used primarily in scientific, medical, and veterinary contexts to classify and discuss this specific family of parasitic organisms.
• It is a formal, taxonomic term. In general communication, the common name "hookworms" is typically used instead.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian identified the parasite as a member of the Ancylostomatidae.
  • Research on Ancylostomatidae focuses on their life cycle and pathogenicity.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Context: The name is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a biological family. It is often used in phylogenetic studies or taxonomic keys.
  • The order Strongylida includes the family Ancylostomatidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Ancylostoma (n): A genus within the family Ancylostomatidae, containing specific hookworm species like .
• Necator (n): Another genus within the family Ancylostomatidae, containing species like .
• Hookworm (n): The common name for parasitic nematodes of the families Ancylostomatidae and sometimes Strongylidae.

Synonyms

• Hookworms (common name)

Notes on Meaning

• This word has a single, specific scientific meaning. It does not have idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hookworms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ancylostomatidae
• family Ancylostomatidae