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Digenetic

Definition
adjective
(1) (zoology) Of, pertaining to, or relating to digenesis.
(2) (taxonomy) Of, relating to or pertaining to the taxon Digenea (i.e. digenetic fluke).
Supplement
Synonyms:

  • heteroxenous
  • metagenetic


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