flukeworm

/ˈfluːkəwɔːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

a parasitic worm of the genus Dicrocoelium, especially Dicrocoelium dendriticum, that infects ants and is ingested by grazing animals.

“The veterinarian studied the flukeworm infestation in the local cattle population.”

Synonyms

  • dicrocoelium
  • fluke

Antonyms

  • beneficial parasite
  • nonparasitic organism