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branchicolous

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bran·​chic·​o·​lous | \ (ˈ)braŋ¦kikələs \

Definition of branchicolous

: parasitic on gills —used of certain trematode worms

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branchi- + -colous

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“Branchicolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branchicolous. Accessed 31 Oct. 2020.

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