STROBILA Meaning and
Definition
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Strobila is a term in biology referring to a specific developmental stage seen in certain invertebrates, particularly in the phylum Cnidaria and the subphylum Platyhelminthes. Derived from the Greek word meaning "chain," strobila describes a chain-like arrangement of segments or units formed during the life cycle of these organisms.
In Cnidaria, such as jellyfish and sea anemones, the strobila stage occurs during the asexual reproduction process, known as strobilation. During this stage, a polyp (the initial form of the organism) undergoes a process of budding, in which multiple segments or medusae are produced in a linear arrangement, forming the characteristic chain-like structure of the strobila.
Similarly, in Platyhelminthes, specifically in tapeworms, the strobila denotes a chain of proglottids, or reproductive segments, formed from the neck region of the worm. The proglottids are responsible for producing eggs or sperm, allowing for the reproductive cycle of the tapeworm to continue within its host organism.
The strobila stage is crucial for the reproduction and life cycle of these organisms, as it enables the production of multiple individuals or reproductive segments in a systematic arrangement. Once matured, these segments or units can detach from the strobila and eventually develop into fully functioning individuals or organs of the organism, ensuring the perpetuation of the species.
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A number of consecutive tapeworm segments.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for STROBILA
- strobil
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Etymology of STROBILA
The word "strobila" comes from the Greek word "strobilos", which means "a spun cone or top". It is derived from the verb "strobos", which means "to spin". The term "strobila" is commonly used in biology to refer to a cylindrical or worm-like structure found in certain organisms, such as tapeworms and jellyfish, typically formed by a series of repeated body segments.
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