cercaria

[US]/sɜːrˈkɛəri.ə/
[UK]/sərkˈeɪri.ə/

Translation

n.The free-swimming larva of a trematode fluke that infects its definitive host by penetrating the skin or mucous membranes.; A larval stage of certain parasitic flatworms (trematodes) that has a long tail and actively swims in search of its definitive host.

Phrases & Collocations

cercaria stage

cercaria larvae

cercaria infection

cercaria development

cercaria transmission

cercaria host

cercaria morphology

cercaria behavior

cercaria species

cercaria ecology

Example Sentences

the cercaria stage is crucial in the life cycle of some parasites.

cercariae can penetrate the skin of their hosts.

research on cercariae helps in understanding schistosomiasis.

cercariae are often found in freshwater environments.

the transformation from cercaria to adult worm is fascinating.

scientists study cercariae to develop better treatments.

infection occurs when cercariae enter the bloodstream.

understanding the behavior of cercariae is important for public health.

cercariae are released from the snail host into the water.

the life cycle of cercariae involves multiple hosts.

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