glochidium

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Noun glochidium has 1 sense

glochidium, glochid - a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)
--₁ is a kind of spine, thorn, prickle, pricker, sticker

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Glochidium

Description

A glochidium is a microscopic larva found in freshwater. It is commonly known for its barbed spines that facilitate attachment to fish.

Senses

Sense 1: Zoology

In zoology, glochidium refers to the larval stage of certain freshwater mussels and clams.

Example Sentence: The glochidium larvae of the freshwater mussels attach themselves to the gills of passing fish.

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