- branchicolous
- \(ˈ)braŋ|kikələs\ adjective
Etymology: branchi- + -colous: parasitic on gills — used of certain trematode worms
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
branchicolous
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branchicolous — adj. [Gr. branchia, gills; colere, to inhabit] Parasitizing gills … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
branchicolous — bran·chic·o·lous … English syllables
branchial — a. pertaining to gills. ♦ branchiate, a. having gills. ♦ branchicolous, a. living in gills. ♦ branchiform, a. gill shaped … Dictionary of difficult words
branchiac — a. pertaining to gills. ♦ branchiate, a. having gills. ♦ branchicolous, a. living in gills. ♦ branchiform, a. gill shaped … Dictionary of difficult words
