dicyemid

/daɪˈsɪmiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic worm belonging to the phylum Micrognathozoa, specifically the class Dicyemida.

“The dicyemid is a unique example of a parasitic worm that infects certain marine animals.”

Synonyms

  • micrognathozoan
  • parasitic worm

Antonyms

  • endoparasite