"sacculinization" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Sacculina (“barnacle”) and -ization. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sacculinization (uncountable)
  1. (zoology) A process in which parasites evolve to lose sense organs and become simpler organisms. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-sacculinization-en-noun-PypYMaHw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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