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  • noun Plural form of amphid.

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Examples

  • Due to the wide variation their structure, amphids are also used to classify horsehair worms taxonomically.

    Nematoda 2008

  • Nematodes have a pair of amphids (one on each side of the body) which are structures at the anterior end of the worm that were once considered to aid in equilibrium.

    Nematoda 2008

  • Ladys bugs cute, but tiny vamps…suck de juice outta bad amphids in gardens.

    oh hai - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008

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