metastriate
Describing ticks in which the anal groove of the adult is behind the anusDescribing ticks (of the order Ixodida) in which the anal groove of the adult is behind the anus.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Describing ticks (of the order Ixodida) in which the anal groove of the adult is behind the anus.
Origin
From meta- + striate.From meta- + striate.
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