Definition of Strobilae. Meaning of Strobilae. Synonyms of Strobilae

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Definition of Strobilae

Strobilae
Strobila Stro*bi"la, n.; pl. Strobil[ae]. [NL., fr. Gr. ? anything twisted, a pine cone.] (Zo["o]l.) (a) A form of the larva of certain Discophora in a state of development succeeding the scyphistoma. The body of the strobila becomes elongated, and subdivides transversely into a series of lobate segments which eventually become ephyr[ae], or young medus[ae]. (b) A mature tapeworm.

Meaning of Strobilae from wikipedia

- strobilation during which its body is pinched into 2 to 6 buds (also known as strobilae) which are still protected by the tunic. Each bud subsequently develops...
- recovered the intact strobilae from the stool after giving the volunteer niclosamide. It was using these metacestodes, strobilae, and adult worms that...