Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cantharis

👉 Cantharis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The species are native to South America, primarily in the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest. The name "cantharis" comes from the Latin word "canthus," which means "broad," or "wide," indicating that these plants have broad leaves. The genus is also known for its ability to produce large flowers with a wide variety of shapes, including oblong, lance-shaped, and ovate

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👉 Cantidiasis, a parasitic infection caused by the parasite C. cantharidis, is an example of a term in biology related to the host's immune system and its defense mechanisms against this disease.

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