acanthocephala

Noun
  1. Phylum or class of elongated wormlike parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates: spiny-headed worms (synset 101925812)
    is a type of: phylum - (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
    member holonym: acanthocephalan, spiny-headed worm - any of various worms living parasitically in intestines of vertebrates having a retractile proboscis covered with many hooked spines
    belongs to: animal kingdom, animalia, kingdom animalia - taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct animals
    same as: phylum acanthocephala

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