white blood

"White blood" refers to blood that lacks red blood cells, commonly found in certain invertebrates, and should not be confused with white blood cells in vertebrates.

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Definition

C2Invertebrate Biology

(uncommon, technical)Blood that lacks red blood cells, typically found in invertebrates.

C2Invertebrate Biology

(uncommon, technical)A fluid equivalent to blood in invertebrates, known as hemolymph.

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