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Definition of desmoscolex

desmoscolex

/ˌdɛzməˈskoʊlɛks/
des · mo · sco · lex
Plural:desmoscoleces
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desmoscolex Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of microscopic, free-living marine nematodes in the family Desmoscolecidae, characterized by short bodies and prominent transverse rings (desmoses) that are often heavily encrusted with sediment and organic particles.

Example

"During the deep-sea benthic survey, the researchers isolated a unique species of desmoscolex hidden within the coastal sediment."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'desmos' (band or bond) and 'skōlēx' (worm), referring to the heavily ringed, band-like appearance of these organisms.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desmoscolex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desmoscolex
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