cryptonephridial
Describing a kidney-like organ in some beetles that allows them to survive in very dry…Describing a kidney-like organ in some beetles that allows them to survive in very dry environments.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Describing a kidney-like organ in some beetles that allows them to survive in very dry environments.
Origin
From crypto- + nephridial.From crypto- + nephridial.
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