embryophore

embryophore
A membrane or wall around the hexacanth embryo of tapeworms, forming the inner portion of the eggshell. In the genus Taenia, the e. is exceptionally thick, with radial striations that form a highly protective structure; in the genus Diphyllobothrium, the e. is ciliated and enhances the aquatic life cycle of this and other pseudophyllid cestodes. SEE ALSO: coracidium. [embryo- + G. phoros, bearing]

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em·bryo·phore 'em-brē-ə-.fō(ə)r, -.fȯ(ə)r n the outer cellular covering of the hexacanth embryo of a tapeworm broadly the covering and the included embryo

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em·bryo·phore (emґbre-o-for) the inner egg shell surrounding the embryo, as seen in the eggs of Taenia found in the feces.

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