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pleurolophocercous

adjective

pleu·​ro·​loph·​o·​cer·​cous ˌplu̇r-ə-ˌläf-ə-ˈsər-kəs How to pronounce pleurolophocercous (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a small cercaria that has a long strong tail, a protrusible oral sucker, and pigmented eyespots

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“Pleurolophocercous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pleurolophocercous. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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