A genus of operculate snails (family Pleuroceriidae, subclass Prosobranchiata). An oriental form, Semisulcospina libertina, is the first intermediate host of a number of trematodes, including Paragonimus westermani. ... Origin: semi-+ L. Sulcus, a furrow + spina, thorn, spine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sem′ē-sŭl′kō-spī′nă Definitions: 1. A genus of operculate snails (family Pleuroceriidae, subclass Prosobranchiata). An Asian form, Semisulcospina libertina, is the first intermediate host of a number of trematodes, including Paragonimus westermani.
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