Definition

A segment of a tapeworm that has both male and female reproductive parts.

Example

The proglottid of the tapeworm can produce eggs.

Conversation

Did you know that a tapeworm has segments called proglottids?

Really? I had no idea they had such a specific name for those parts.

Yeah, each proglottid contains both male and female organs, which is pretty interesting.

That's fascinating! Nature has some strange but cool mechanisms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proglottid is formed from "pro-" (meaning before) and "glottis" (from Greek "glōtta", meaning tongue). The term refers to a segment of a tapeworm that is located before the reproductive organs, resembling a tongue-like structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pro-') and 'tongue' ('glottis') to remember that a proglottid is a segment of a tapeworm that comes before the reproductive parts, resembling a tongue.

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