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Cephalobidae

plural noun
Ceph·​a·​lo·​bi·​dae | \ ˌsefəˈlōbəˌdē\

Definition of Cephalobidae

: a family of rhabditoid nematode worms that are saprophagous or associated with the roots of plants — compare vinegar eel

Other Words from Cephalobidae

cephaloboid \ ¦⸗⸗¦⸗ˌbȯid \ adjective

History and Etymology for Cephalobidae

New Latin, from Cephalobus, type genus (probably irregular from cephal- + -lobus) + -idae

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