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词汇 loricate
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Definition of loricate in English:

loricate

adjective ˈlɒrɪkeɪtˈlɒrɪkətˈlɔrəˌkeɪt
Zoology
  • (of an animal) having a lorica or other protective covering of plates or scales.

    〔动〕有铠目(动物)的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The distribution and biogeography of loricate ciliates (absolute abundances and specific composition, over 150,000 individuals identified) was analyzed on the basis of over 500 subsurface samples collected during six oceanographic in oceanic and shelf break front waters in the Southwestern Atlantic, and in neritic and oceanic areas of the Antarctic Ocean.
    • The idea that loriciferans are no more than ‘neotenous’ or progenetic priapulids is based on misunderstandings of the supposed resemblances between adult loriciferans and the loricate larvae of priapulids.
    • Stiff cuticles are simple to recognize, and loricate genera can often be recognized based upon lorica shape alone.
    • Similarities also exist with certain aschelminths, in particular the loricate priapulid larvae.
    • Brachionus is a common loricate rotifer in fresh water ponds and streams.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin loricatus, from lorica 'breastplate', from lorum 'strap'.

Definition of loricate in US English:

loricate

adjectiveˈlɔrəˌkeɪtˈlôrəˌkāt
Zoology
  • 1(of an animal) having a protective covering of plates or scales.

    〔动〕有铠目(动物)的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The distribution and biogeography of loricate ciliates (absolute abundances and specific composition, over 150,000 individuals identified) was analyzed on the basis of over 500 subsurface samples collected during six oceanographic in oceanic and shelf break front waters in the Southwestern Atlantic, and in neritic and oceanic areas of the Antarctic Ocean.
    • Brachionus is a common loricate rotifer in fresh water ponds and streams.
    • Stiff cuticles are simple to recognize, and loricate genera can often be recognized based upon lorica shape alone.
    • Similarities also exist with certain aschelminths, in particular the loricate priapulid larvae.
    • The idea that loriciferans are no more than ‘neotenous’ or progenetic priapulids is based on misunderstandings of the supposed resemblances between adult loriciferans and the loricate larvae of priapulids.
    1. 1.1 Having a lorica.
      有兜甲的,有甲(壳)的

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin loricatus, from lorica ‘breastplate’, from lorum ‘strap’.

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