gordiidae

/ɡɔːrˈdiːɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of parasitic worms, specifically the family of hairworms, Gordiidae.

“The biologist studied the Gordiidae family and their various species in the freshwater ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • hairworms
  • nematode worms

Antonyms

  • parasites