1. Plural of bothrium; groove-like or slit-like sucking organs found on the scolex (head) of certain tapeworms, used for attachment to the host's intestinal wall.
Usage: zoology; parasitology; technical

Examples

• The tapeworm uses its bothriums to firmly attach itself to the intestinal lining of its host.
• Under the microscope, the researcher observed the bothriums on the scolex of the specimen.
• Unlike hooks, bothriums function as longitudinal grooves that provide suction for attachment.
• The morphology of bothriums varies among different tapeworm species.