trichonymph

[ trik-uh-nimf ]
/ ˈtrɪk əˌnɪmf /

noun

a flagellated protozoan of the genus Trichonympha that lives in the intestine of wood-eating termites, transforming the cellulose in the wood into soluble carbohydrates that can be utilized by the insect.

Origin of trichonymph

From New Latin; see origin at tricho-, nymph

Words nearby trichonymph

trichomycosis, trichomycosis axillaris, trichonocardiosis, trichonodosis, trichonotid, trichonymph, trichopathy, trichophagy, trichophytic, trichophytid, trichophytobezoar