distome

/ˈdɪstoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A parasitic flatworm of the class Monogenea, especially one that infects the gills of fish.

“The aquarium owner researched the distomes affecting the local fish population.”

Synonyms

  • ectoparasite
  • monogenean

Antonyms

  • endoparasite
  • parasite