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Definition of Turbatrix
1. Noun. A genus of Cephalobidae.
Exact synonyms: Anguillula, Genus Anguillula, Genus Turbatrix
Generic synonyms: Worm Genus
Group relationships: Cephalobidae, Family Cephalobidae
Member holonyms: Anguillula Aceti, Turbatrix Aceti, Vinegar Eel, Vinegar Worm
Generic synonyms: Worm Genus
Group relationships: Cephalobidae, Family Cephalobidae
Member holonyms: Anguillula Aceti, Turbatrix Aceti, Vinegar Eel, Vinegar Worm
Medical Definition of Turbatrix
1. A genus of free-living nematodes in the family Cephalobidae; it includes the species Turbatrix aceti (the vinegar eel), found in old vinegar or in rotting fruits and vegetables. Origin: L. Turbare, to disturb (05 Mar 2000)