Hypostome
Übersetzung von "hypostome" ins Russisch
hypostome
SubstantivUK
/ˈhaɪpəʊstəʊm/
US
/ˈhaɪpəstoʊm/
hypostome
hypostomes Pl.
The hypostome of the tick is used to anchor itself to the host.
Гипостом клеща используется для закрепления на хозяине.
Definitionen
hypostome
SubstantivUK
/ˈhaɪpəʊstəʊm/
US
/ˈhaɪpəstoʊm/
A structure in certain invertebrates, such as ticks and some cnidarians, that functions as a mouthpart or attachment organ.
The tick uses its hypostome to anchor itself to the host's skin while feeding.
In hydra and other cnidarians, a conical structure located at the base of the tentacles, surrounding the mouth.
The hydra's hypostome helps direct food into its mouth.
hypostome
AdjektivUK
/ˈhaɪpəʊstəʊm/
US
/ˈhaɪpəstoʊm/
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of a hypostome.
Hypostome morphology varies among different tick species.