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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLITELLUM

From New Latin, from Latin clītellae (plural) packsaddle.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CLITELLUM

clitellum  [klɪˈtɛləm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLITELLUM

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Clitellum is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CLITELLUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

clitellum

Clitellum

The clitellum is a thickened glandular and non-segmented section of the body wall near the head in earthworms and leeches, that secretes a viscid sac in which the eggs are deposited. It is present about 2 cm behind the anterior end of the body. Its main function is to store the eggs of the worm. The clitellum is part of the reproductive system of clitellates, a subgroup of annelids which contains oligochaetes and hirudineans. The clitellum is a thick, saddle-like, ring found in the epidermis of the worm, usually with a light-colored pigment. To form a cocoon for its eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid. This organ is used in sexual reproduction of some annelids. The clitellum becomes apparent in mature annelids, but may be hard to locate visually in younger annelids. In leeches, it appears seasonally. Its color is usually slightly lighter than that of the body of the annelid. Occasionally, living segments of the worm will be shed with the clitellum.

Definition of clitellum in the English dictionary

The definition of clitellum in the dictionary is a thickened saddle-like region of epidermis in earthworms and leeches whose secretions bind copulating worms together and later form a cocoon around the eggs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLITELLUM


antebellum
ˌæntɪˈbɛləm
capitellum
ˌkæpɪˈtɛləm
cerebellum
ˌsɛrɪˈbɛləm
cribellum
krɪˈbɛləm
flabellum
fləˈbɛləm
flagellum
fləˈdʒɛləm
haustellum
hɔːˈstɛləm
involucellum
ɪnˌvɒljʊˈsɛləm
labellum
ləˈbɛləm
pelham
ˈpɛləm
pellum
ˈpɛləm
phellem
ˈfɛləm
post-bellum
ˈpəʊstˈbɛləm
rostellum
rɒˈstɛləm
sacellum
səˈkɛləm
schellum
ˈskɛləm
scutellum
skjuːˈtɛləm
skellum
ˈskɛləm
skelm
ˈskɛləm
vellum
ˈvɛləm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLITELLUM

cliquish
cliquishly
cliquishness
cliquism
cliquy
clishmaclaver
Clisthenes
clistogamy
clit
clitella
clitellar
clitic
cliticize
clitoral
clitorectomy
clitoric
clitoridectomies
clitoridectomy
clitoris
clitter

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLITELLUM

aspergillum
blellum
bryophyllum
castellum
chillum
corallum
intervallum
Luguvallum
macallum
podophyllum
sensillum
spathiphyllum
spirillum
vallum
vexillum

Synonyms and antonyms of clitellum in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «clitellum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLITELLUM

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Translator English - Chinese

环带
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

clitellum
570 millions of speakers

English

clitellum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्लिटेलम
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

clitellum
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поясок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

clitellum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

clitellum
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

clitellum
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Translator English - Malay

Clitellum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

clitellum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

環帯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

clitellum
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Clitellum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

clitellum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

clitellum
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्लिटियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

clitellum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

clitellum
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

clitellum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поясок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

clitellum
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

clitellum
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

clitellum
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

clitellum
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

clitellum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of clitellum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLITELLUM»

The term «clitellum» is used very little and occupies the 157.395 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLITELLUM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about clitellum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLITELLUM»

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Biology and Ecology of Earthworms
1.4 THE CLITELLUM AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES The clitellum is the glandular portion of the epidermis that is associated with cocoon production. It is either a saddle-shaped or annular structure, the former being most usual among  ...
Clive A. Edwards, P.J. Bohlen, 1996
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Earthworms: Keys and Notes for the Identification and Study ...
Clitellum, anterior margin behind segment xix (male pores preclitellar on xv, rarely xiii) Lumbricidae (p. 47) Clitellum, anterior margin before segment xvii ( male pores intra- clitellar or by the posterior margin of the clitellum) 2 2. Setae numerous ...
Reginald William Sims, Brian M. Gerard, Linnean Society of London, 1985
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The semi-aquatic freshwater earthworms of the genus ...
11 12 13 14 15 16 Wings in 23, 24, 25, 26—29, 30, 31, 32, Clitellum in 17, 18— 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, spermathecae in 12/13—18/19 ............................. .. G. cbiensis sp. 11. Wings in 23, 24—28, 29, 30, 31, Clitellum in 15, 16, 17, 18—31, 32, 33, ...
Ratmanee Chanabun, Chirasak Sutcharit, Piyoros Tongkerd, 2012
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Biology Problem Solver
They are held together in this position in part by mucous secretions from a swollen glandular region called the clitellum. The mucus from the clitellum forms a sleeve around the animals. During copulation, each worm discharges sperm that ...
Research & Education Association Editors, Research and Education Association, 2013
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Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater ...
Once fertilization occurs, the eggs are deposited into a cocoon secreted by the clitellum. There can be a considerable delay between copulation and cocoon deposition, for example, in field populations of H. stagnalis copulation occurs in the ...
James H. Thorp, Alan P. Covich, 2010
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New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural ...
8 Tubercula pubertatis absent or begins on or anterior to 29 1/2; slender red worms Epilobous, tongue open or closed; male pores on 15 defl surrounded by large while glandular papillae extending on to 14 and 16; clitellum 28. 29-34.
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Crustacea, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Nemertea, Annelida, ...
Clitellum starts behind segment 19 LUMBRICIDAE Clitellum starts before segment 17 2 Clitellum starts on segment 14 3 Clitellum starts on segment 15 ACANTHODRILLIDAE 9 Clitellum starts on segment 12 ENCHTRAEIDAE Clitellum on ...
Justin Gerlach, 2011
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Reproductive Biology of Invertebrates, Accessory Sex Glands
The supporting cells in the clitellum resemble the general epidermal cells and have no granular inclusions or endoplasmic cisternae, but Golgi complexes and many mitochondria are present. The mucous cells of the clitellum are typical goblet ...
K. G. Adiyodi, Rita G. Adiyodi, 1988
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Annelids in Modern Biology
CLITELLUM AND CGCs The clitellum is a transient structure that becomes externally visible in sexually mature clitellates, forming a vesicular swelling that extends over a variable number of anterior segments. The prominence of the clitellum ...
Daniel H. Shain, 2009
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Life in the Soil: A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners
A lineup of earthworms from three different families shows three of the important characters that are used for distinguishing one family from another: (1) number of segments between the head and the clitellum (arrows), (2) number of segments ...
James B. Nardi, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLITELLUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clitellum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hunting for 'Super Worm' in your backyard
The band around the worm's middle, called a clitellum, is white to light gray and flat in jumping worms. In ordinary earthworms, it is puffy and ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»
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Beware the jumping worm
The species is also identifiable by a white "clitellum" ring around its body. Possible sightings can be reported to the DNR's invasive species ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jun 15»
3
Scientists find 13 exotic freshwater species in Tamil Nadu
The most obvious external features are distinct segmentation, presence of chitinous chaetae and, in mature specimens, a clitellum. "The survey ... «Economic Times, Apr 15»
4
Robust, active baits attract more trout
... worms remain the most common trout bait, followed closely by nightcrawlers cut in half (the anterior section above the clitellum works best). «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Apr 15»
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Biological allies
microscopic earthworms (Phylum annelida), characterised by a segmented body, clitellum at sexual maturity and hair-like structures called seta ... «Deccan Herald, Feb 15»
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Jane MacDougall: Appreciating the everyday earthworm orgies …
That part is called the clitellum, which is Latin for saddle. For copulation to take place, two worms need to align and trade sperm into pouches at ... «National Post, Oct 14»
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Asian crazy worm invades Appleton
In addition, the narrow band around the body, called the clitellum, is milky white and smooth, not raised from the body like in other worms. «Appleton Post Crescent, Aug 14»
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Hungry, invasive 'crazy worm' makes first appearance in Wisconsin
Unlike the raised, ridged band (called a clitellum) that is found near the middle of European earthworms, the Amynthas clitellum is smooth, flat ... «Phys.Org, Jul 14»
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Animal myths from the animal kingdom
The most fascinating part of this, er, tale is a worm can regenerate a tail if severed behind the clitellum (the band around the worm that holds its ... «NEWS.com.au, May 14»
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The 6-Foot Earthworm That Sounds Like a Draining Bathtub
When the worms finally decide they're financially stable and mature enough to have a child, a structure called a clitellum releases an egg case, ... «Wired, Mar 14»

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