digenea

/daɪˈdʒiːniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A sub-class of parasitic flatworms (Platyhelminthes) that are primarily endoparasites of the gastrointestinal tract.

“The digenea infecting the fish population was identified as a major cause of their decline.”

Synonyms

  • platyhelminth
  • trematode

Antonyms

  • ectoparasite