Gregarine
noun | /gregarine/
A parasitic protozoan belonging to the group Gregarinasina, typically found in the digestive tracts or body cavities of invertebrates.
Gregarine
noun | /gregarine/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDA parasitic protozoan belonging to the group Gregarinasina, typically found in the digestive tracts or body cavities of invertebrates.
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"The researcher observed a gregarine under the microscope. Means: The researcher studied a parasitic protozoan using a microscope."
"Gregarines commonly live inside invertebrate hosts. Means: These protozoans often live within animals without backbones."
Mnemonic Trick
A gregarine is a named group of microscopic organisms; do not confuse the noun with “gregarious,” meaning sociable.
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