Rhizocephalan
Translation of "rhizocephalan" into Russian
rhizocephalan
NounUK
/ˌraɪ.zəʊˈsɛf.əl.ən/
US
/ˌraɪ.zoʊˈsɛf.əl.ən/
rhizocephalan
rhizocephalans pl
The rhizocephalan is a parasitic barnacle that infects crabs.
Ризоцефал — это паразитический усоногий рак, который заражает крабов.
Definitions
rhizocephalan
NounUK
/ˌraɪ.zəʊˈsɛf.əl.ən/
US
/ˌraɪ.zoʊˈsɛf.əl.ən/
A type of parasitic barnacle that infects crustaceans, particularly crabs, and is known for its complex life cycle and ability to manipulate the host's behavior.
The crab was found to be infested with a rhizocephalan, which had altered its reproductive system.
rhizocephalan
AdjectiveUK
/ˌraɪ.zəʊˈsɛf.əl.ən/
US
/ˌraɪ.zoʊˈsɛf.əl.ən/
Relating to or characteristic of the infraclass Rhizocephala of parasitic barnacles.
The rhizocephalan life cycle includes both internal and external stages.