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• genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
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• any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria
Example sentence • The streptobacillus bacterium was identified in the patient's blood sample.
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• cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
Example sentence • The strobilus is the cone-like reproductive structure of certain plants, such as pine trees.
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Example sentence • The lapillus is a small stone found in volcanic ash.
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Example sentence • The trochilus is a small bird commonly known as a hummingbird.
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• relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
Example sentence • The chlorophyllous leaves of the plants enable them to photosynthesize.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The cactus is an aphyllous plant.
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Example sentence • The plant species has heterophyllous leaves, with some being lanceolate and others being ovate.
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• (of a plant) adapted for growth in a damp or wet environment.
Example sentence • The hygrophilous fungus grows well in damp conditions.
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Example sentence • The mesophyllous layer of leaves helps in the process of photosynthesis.
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Example sentence • The microvillous brush border of the small intestine increases the surface area for absorption.
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Example sentence • Many thermophilous bacteria thrive in extremely high temperatures.
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• Able to thrive in dry weather.
Example sentence • The cactus is a xerophilous plant that can survive in dry desert conditions.
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Example sentence • The zoophilous plant species primarily attract bats and butterflies for pollination.
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Example sentence • The parrot has zygodactylous feet, with two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward.
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• a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
Example sentence • Some people take acidophilus supplements to promote gut health.
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• completely terrestrial robber frogs
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the pneumobacillus infection.
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• type genus of the family Ancylidae: river limpet
Example sentence • The ancylus fossil provides valuable insights into ancient environments.
6 3 noun n Example sentence • The arilus is known for its distinctive coloration and shape.
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• the concentration of attention or energy on something
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• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
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• type genus of the Gerbillinae: typical gerbils
Example sentence • The gerbillus uses its long tail for balance while leaping.
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• a genus of fungus characterized by the orange color of the spore deposit
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The mespilus fruit is commonly used in culinary preparations.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The common smooth-hound, Mustelus mustelus , is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
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11 4 noun n Example sentence • The sarcophilus is a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania.
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• a genus of Formicariidae, containing the antshrikes (Thamnophilus)
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• especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium
Example sentence • Many types of yogurt contain acidophilous bacteria.
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Example sentence • The ammophilous plants thrive in sandy soil.
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Example sentence • The plant has anisophyllous leaves, with one side having larger leaflets than the other.
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Example sentence • The bathophilous fish are specially adapted to survive in extreme pressure.
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Example sentence • The dasyphyllous leaves of the plant help to conserve water.
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Example sentence • The plant has bipinnate leaves, which makes it diphyllous .
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Example sentence • The doctor observed fibrillous muscles in the patient's leg.
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Example sentence • The halophilous plants in the marshes have adapted to the salty conditions.
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Example sentence • The hydrophilous plant thrives in wetland habitats.
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Example sentence • The limnophilous fish species prefer to inhabit lakes and ponds.
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Example sentence • Some species of algae are lithophilous and can thrive on rocky surfaces.
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Example sentence • The macrodactylous birds have unusually large feet.
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Example sentence • The common name for orchid is derived from the Greek word 'orchis', which means testicle due to the malacophilous nature of its pollination.
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Example sentence • The plant species is known to be malacophyllous , with soft and delicate leaves.
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Example sentence • The swamp is home to many nitrophilous plants that thrive in the high nitrogen environment.
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Example sentence • The ombrophilous forest receives abundant rainfall throughout the year.
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Example sentence • The papillous surface of the leaf makes it difficult for insects to crawl on.
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Example sentence • The pentadactylous bird has five toes on each foot.
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