diplozoid

English

Noun

diplozoid (plural diplozoids)

1. A monogenean with paired clamps.
   • 1991, Aqua Fennica - Volumes 21-23, page 138:

     Consequently, we also predicted a similar influence of the pollution level of the lake on the diplozoid population.

   • 2007, Graham C. Kearn, Leeches, Lice and Lampreys, page 128:

     We can judge just how powerful selection pressures are for polyopisthocotyleans to cross-inseminate by a truly remarkable development in diplozoids.