Teacher Gu's English Class
Basic definition:A suborder of parasitic flatworms in the class Trematoda
Etymology:From Greek "a-" (without) + "kephalē" (head)
A group of endoparasitic flatworms lacking a head structure
Parasites primarily found in mollusks and vertebrates
Organisms distinguished by the absence of a differentiated head
"acephalina" is a specialized zoological term primarily used in parasitology and taxonomic studies. It has limited everyday usage but is important in invertebrate zoology research.
The acephalina subclass contains numerous parasitic species.
Most acephalina are endoparasites of aquatic animals.
This acephalina specimen shows typical body organization.
The acephalina subclass contains numerous parasitic species.
Most acephalina are endoparasites of aquatic animals.
This acephalina specimen shows typical body organization.
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Referring to taxonomic classification
Referring to scientific research
Describing parasitic characteristics
Acephalina are free-living organisms. (Incorrect)
Correct:Acephalina are parasitic organisms.
Acephalina belong to the nematode phylum. (Incorrect)
Correct:Acephalina belong to the platyhelminth phylum.
1. The acephalina subclass is medically important.
2. This acephalina research was recently published.
3. Parasitologists are studying acephalina life cycles.
1. Acephalina are parasitic organisms.
2. Pronounced [ˌeɪsɛfəˈlaɪnə] (primary stress on third syllable)
3. The acephalina lack differentiated heads.