Amphide

/ˈæmfɪd/ noun

An alternative term for amphid, a paired sensory organ in roundworms that responds to chemical stimuli.

From Greek 'amphi-' (both) + '-ide' (variant suffix). A variant form of 'amphid' found in some scientific literature.

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