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Caenorhadits

Definition:

Caenorhadits refers to a genus of small, transparent, free-living roundworms commonly found in soil and aquatic environments. They are commonly used as model organisms in biological and genetic research.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A type of nematode worm belonging to the genus Caenorhabditis.

Example sentence: The laboratory researcher studied the behavior of Caenorhadits elegans under different environmental conditions.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Pertaining to or characteristic of Caenorhadits worms.

Example sentence: The genetic mutations observed in the Caenorhadits population were intriguing to the scientists.

Sense 3 - Local:

Referring to a specific locality or region.

Example sentence: The unique species of Caenorhadits found in the local freshwater pond have adapted to the harsh ecosystem.