Turbatrix (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Cephalobidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scientists studying the genus Turbatrix believe that these small nematodes may play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
- In the Turbatrix genus, one of the most distinctive features is the presence of transverse striae on the cuticle.
- Research on the Turbatrix genus has focused on the species that live in the human gut, where they are thought to contribute to the gut microbiome.
- Turbatrix nematodes are found in a wide range of environments, including soil, fresh water, and marine sediments.
- The phylogenetics of the Turbatrix genus are complex and still not fully understood, with many different cladistic analyses offering conflicting results.