Subulura

noun

Subu·​lu·​ra

: a genus of nematode worms (family Heterakidae) including a common parasite (S. brumpti) of the ceca of gallinaceous birds

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin subula awl + New Latin -ura

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