mesostomid

/mɛsɒstɒmɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic nematode worms belonging to the family Micolettiidae, typically parasitic in the respiratory tract of insects.

“The researcher studied the behavior of mesostomids in relation to their insect hosts.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • parasite

Antonyms

  • mutualist
  • symbiont