anguillula

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anguillula

A scientist observes an anguillula under a microscope.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of nematode worms: Anguillula is a taxonomic genus within the family Cephalobidae. These are microscopic, unsegmented roundworms (nematodes).

Usage Notes
  • This word is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology, zoology, and parasitology.
  • It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
  • In modern taxonomic classification, the validity and scope of this genus may be subject to revision.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The soil sample contained several nematodes, including members of the genus Anguillula.
    • Early researchers classified this worm under Anguillula.
Advanced Usage
  • The genus name is often used in historical or specific taxonomic contexts. Related discussion might involve its type species or its distinction from other genera like or .
Variants and Related Words
  • Anguillulidae (n): The family name to which the genus historically belonged.
  • anguilluliasis (n): An infection caused by nematodes of the family Anguillulidae (rarely used in modern terminology).
Synonyms
  • Genus Anguillula (n): The formal taxonomic synonym.
  • (Historical context) Vinegar eel: A common name sometimes associated with species once placed in (e.g., ).
Notes on Different Meanings
  • This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have general English definitions or idiomatic uses.
anguillula

A scientist observes an anguillula under a microscope.

Noun
  1. a genus of Cephalobidae

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