bothrium

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βοθρίον (bothríon, “small trench”).

Noun

bothrium (plural bothria)

1. (zoology) A protruding cup or small groove used for adhesion, especially in cestodes.

Coordinate terms

• bothridium

Derived terms

• bothrial
• trichobothrium

 

Related terms

• Bothrus
• Stenobothrus