- gregarina
- \\ˌgregəˈrīnə, -rēnə\ noun
Usage: capitalized: a genus of gregarines that are parasites in the alimentary canal of an arthropod
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Gregarina /gre-gə-rīˈnə/nounA genus of Protozoa, typical of the Gregarinida group, parasites of insects, molluscs and crustaceansORIGIN: New L, after L gregārius (see next entry)• • •gregˈarine nounA member of the Gregarinidaadjective1. Of or relating to the Gregarinida2. Of movement, slow and gliding
Useful english dictionary. 2012.