Pentastomid (Noun)
Meaning
Wormlike arthropod having two pairs of hooks at the sides of the mouth; parasitic in nasal sinuses of mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pentastomid was discovered in the nasal sinuses of the infected mammal, raising concerns about its effect on the host's respiratory system.
- Research has shown that pentastomids have a unique life cycle that involves multiple hosts and a complex process of infection and development.
- Veterinarians often encounter pentastomids in cases of severe respiratory distress, where the parasite's presence can cause significant damage to the host's nasal passages.
- Pentastomids are often difficult to detect due to their small size and secluded habitat within the host's nasal sinuses.
- Studies on the evolutionary history of pentastomids have provided valuable insights into the complex relationships between parasites and their mammalian hosts.