acinetae

/ˌækɪnɪˈteɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of the acinetoidean turbellarian flatworms, typically parasitic on marine mollusks.

“Some species of acinetae have been found on marine snails in the coastal waters of Japan.”

Synonyms

  • acinetoid
  • turbellarian

Antonyms

  • free-living
  • non-parasitic