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PRONUNCIATION OF LUMBRICUS

lumbricus  [ˈlʌmbrɪkəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUMBRICUS

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Lumbricus is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LUMBRICUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Lumbricus

Lumbricus contains some of the most commonly seen earthworms in Europe. The genus has nearly 700 valid species. Characteristics of some commonly encountered species are: ▪ Lumbricus rubellus is usually reddish brown or reddish violet, iridescent dorsally, and pale yellow ventrally. They are usually about 25–105 mm in length, and have around 95-120 segments. ▪ Lumbricus castaneus varies from chesnut to violet brown; brown or yellow ventrally, and has an orange clitellum. They are usually about 30–70 mm long, and have around 82–100 segments. ▪ Lumbricus terrestris has several common names, including common earthworm, nightcrawler, and dew worm. It is strongly pigmented, brown-red dorsally, and yellowish ventrally. Setae are widely paired at both ends of the body. It is the largest species in the genus, about 90–300 mm long, and has around 110–160 segments. ▪ Lumbricus festivus is not found in large numbers. It is red-brown, lighter ventrally, iridescent dorsally. The body length varies from 48–108 mm, with about 100–143 segments.

Definition of lumbricus in the English dictionary

The definition of lumbricus in the dictionary is a member of a genus of worms of the same name, the most common of which is the common earth worm, Lumbricus terrestris.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUMBRICUS


amicus
ˈæmɪkəs
amphitrichous
æmˈfɪtrɪkəs
Autolycus
ɔːˈtɒlɪkəs
Copernicus
kəˈpɜːnɪkəs
cymotrichous
saɪˈmɒtrɪkəs
Cyzicus
ˈsɪzɪkəs
deinonychus
daɪˈnɒnɪkəs
dioecious
daɪˈɔɪkəs
Granicus
ɡrəˈnaɪkəs
leiotrichous
laɪˈɒtrɪkəs
Leviticus
lɪˈvɪtɪkəs
lissotrichous
lɪˈsɒtrɪkəs
lubricous
ˈluːbrɪkəs
monoecious
mɒˈnɔɪkəs
monotrichous
mɒˈnɒtrɪkəs
Pecos
ˈpeɪkəs
peritrichous
pəˈrɪtrɪkəs
ulotrichous
juːˈlɒtrɪkəs
umbilicus
ʌmˈbɪlɪkəs
ventricous
ˈvɛntrɪkəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUMBRICUS

lumber mill
lumber room
lumberer
lumbering
lumberingly
lumberingness
lumberjack
lumberjack shirt
lumberjacket
lumberly
lumberman
lumbermen
lumbersome
lumberyard
lumbosacral
lumbrical
lumbricalis
lumbriciform
lumbricoid
lumbus

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUMBRICUS

apparatus criticus
dies non juridicus
Ecclesiasticus
ficus
globus hystericus
homo economicus
locus classicus
opinicus
Pentelicus
risus sardonicus
Saxo Grammaticus
status asthmaticus
status epilepticus
trismus cynicus
varix lymphaticus

Synonyms and antonyms of lumbricus in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lumbricus» into 25 languages

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خرطون
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Lumbricus
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Lumbricus
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lumbricus
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உருளைப்புழு
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काजळी
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Lumbricus
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lumbricus
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Lumbricus
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Lumbricus
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Trends of use of lumbricus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMBRICUS»

The term «lumbricus» is normally little used and occupies the 124.334 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMBRICUS» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUMBRICUS»

Discover the use of lumbricus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lumbricus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Genetic Structure in European Populations of the Earthworm ...
Lumbricus terrestris was sampled by chemical extraction, electrical extraction or by collecting animals from the soil surface by night (table 2.1). For chemical extraction 10 L of formaldehyde solution (0.1 %) were applied to a 0.25 m2 surface of ...
Klaus Richter, 2010
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Bacterial Challenge in Lumbricus Terrestris: A Terrestrial ...
Results of the study suggest that in vitro assays may not successfully predict the relative potency of immunotoxic chemicals as indicated by more ecologically relevant, whole animal in vivo bacterial challenge assays.
Jennifer C. McDonald, 2007
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A Variation in the Genital Organs of Lumbricus Agricola Hoffm
Work Done In The Zoological Laboratory Of The University Of Michigan, Jacob Reighard, Director.
Raymond Pearl, 2010
4
Invertebrate Immune Defense Mechanisms
Direction of grafting compared P * Lumbricits — » Eisenia * Lumbricus — ▻ Eisenia xenograft j ] autograft Allolobophora — Lumbricus Eisenia — * Lumbricus Eudrihis - Eisenia — * Lumbricus Lumbricus Allolobophora —* Lumbricus Eisenia ...
‎1972
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Biological Invasions Belowground: Earthworms as Invasive Species
Table 1 Invasion of Lumbricus terrestris and Octolasion lacteum and replacement of early earthworm communities in seven sites from Romania Site Vladeasa Mt, Apuseni Mts, the Carpathians, 1,650 m alt., spruce fir forest, crypto-podzolic acid  ...
Paul F. Hendrix, 2008
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The Morbid Anatomy of Some of the Most Important Parts of ...
The lumbricus teres, or round worm, is much jnore commonly found in the intestines of children, than in, those of persons full grown, or advanced in life : it is - very usually met with in the first, but rarely in the two last. The lumbricus teres is  ...
Matthew Baillie, 1808
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Annals & Magazine of Natural History
Anim. s. Vert. 2nde edit. iii. 676. Templeton in Loud. Mag. N. Hist. ix. 235. Family Lumbriciims. Lumbricus, Linn. Syst. 1076. — Les Lombrics, Cuv. Reg. Anim. iii. 209. — Les Echiurtes, Lam. Anim. s. Vert. v. 297. Lumbricus. Lumbricus, Cuv. Reg.
Sir William Jardine, 1845
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The annals and magazine of natural history, zoology, botany ...
Lumbricus, Linn. Syst. 1076. — Les Lombrics, Cuv. Reg. Anim. iii. 209. — Les Echiure'es, Lam. Anim. s. Vert. v. 297. Lumbricus. Lumbricus,. Cuv. Reg. Anim. iii. 209. Lam. Anim. s. Vert, v. 298. Schweigg. Handb. 590. Leach in Suppl. Encyclop .
‎1845
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A New Model for Analyzing Antimicrobial Peptides With ...
I. Rejection of xenografts exchanged between Lumbricus lerrestris and Eisenia foetida. Transplantation 6: 322-337, 1968. Cooper EX.: Multinucleate giant cells, granulomata and "myoblastomas" in annelid worms. J. Invertebr. Pathol.
Edwin Lowell Cooper, Alain Beschin, Martin Bilej
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Earthworms: Keys and Notes for the Identification and Study ...
... 1826) Eisenia hortensis (Michaelsen, 1890) Eisenia veneta (Rosa, 1886) Eiseniella tetraedra (Savigny, 1826) Helodrilus oculatus Hoffmeister, 1845 Lumbricus castaneus (Savigny, 1826) Lumbricus eiseni Levinsen, 1884 Lumbricus festivus ...
Reginald William Sims, Brian M. Gerard, Linnean Society of London, 1985

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUMBRICUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lumbricus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Home & Garden: Earth worms cause damage to Colorado golf courses
We know night crawlers (Lumbricus terrestris) ingest soil particles as well as organic matter. If the soil ingested is mostly clay, the castings left ... «Grand Junction Free Press, Jun 15»
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Vermicomposting: Letting worms work for you
Vermicomposting refers to the practice of keeping 'red wriggler' worms (Eisenia fetida or Lumbricus rubellas) in a composting bin and feeding ... «The Independent News, May 15»
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A primer on worms
Most commonly available at bait shops today are Canadian night crawlers (Lumbricus terrestris), commonly called “cold worms” because they ... «Louisiana Sportsman, May 15»
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Night crawlers are good bait, but there's a catch
Brian Mark Peterson, Star Tribune In this photo from 2013, University of Minnesota Ph.D. student David Chaffin holds a juvenile Lumbricus ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 15»
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Are earthworms really good for an ecosystem?
... species of introduced earthworms, with the most problematic being the large worm known as the European nightcrawler (Lumbricus rubellus) ... «SILive.com, Apr 15»
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Home & Garden: Worship the worm
... (red wiggler worm), Lumbrieus terrestries (common earthworm/nightcrawler) and Lumbricus rubellus (red marsh worm/European earthworm). «Pacific Sun, Apr 15»
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2015 science fair winners hail from Skaneateles and Cato-Meridian
... Effect of Various Neuroactive Chemicals on the Rate of Nervous Conduction in Lumbricus Terrestris" helped her win the hefty scholarship. «Auburn Citizen, Mar 15»
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Jane Says: A Box of Wriggling Worms Is the New Trash Can
The common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris), what many of us call a nightcrawler, is also very important for soil health, so it's widely raised. «TakePart, Mar 15»
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Vermicomposting: How to Worm Your Way Into Composting Heaven
Don't choose red earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus), stick with red wrigglers. Red earthworms have a better chance at surviving cold winters ... «Care2.com, Jan 15»
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Work Those Quads: Our Guide to the 2015 Quadrantid Meteors
Hey, we're lucky that other also-rans, such as Lumbricus the 'Earthworm' and Officina Typograhica the 'Printing Office' fell to the wayside when ... «Universe Today, Dec 14»

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