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genus Ascaris

genus Ascaris

9.5
A group of roundworms with a mouth that has three lips
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈæskərɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Ascaris
  • The genus Ascaris is characterized by having a three-lipped mouth structure.

Examples

  • The genus Ascaris includes several species of parasitic roundworms.

  • Many parasitic infections in humans are caused by worms of the genus Ascaris.

  • Research into the genus Ascaris has contributed to our understanding of roundworm biology.

  • The genus Ascaris is known for its three-lipped mouth structure.

  • Many parasitic infections in humans are caused by worms of the genus Ascaris.

  • Research into the genus Ascaris has contributed to our understanding of roundworm biology.

  • The genus Ascaris includes several species of parasitic roundworms.

Synonyms

Ascaris
vsgenus Ascaris
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large roundworm that lives in the intestines of people and animals

is the taxonomic standard for the family, defined by a three-lipped mouth

Surface Forms

genus Ascaris singular
genera Ascaris plural

Morphology

genus + Ascaris

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with 'Ascaris' (the name of a group of roundworms) yields the taxonomic category referring to that genus. This follows standard taxonomic naming patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Genus Ascaris comes from Latin and Greek. genus means 'group' or 'type' and Ascaris comes from an ancient Greek word for an 'intestinal worm', so the name simply labels the group of roundworms with a three-lipped mouth.