Definitions

1. noun

A parasitic worm of the class Pentastomida, typically found in reptiles and birds, but sometimes in mammals.

“The veterinarian explained that the pentastom was a rare parasite that had infested the local zoo’s reptile enclosure.”

2. noun

A member of the phylum Pentastomida, especially a pentastomid worm.

“The researchers studied the pentastoms found in the digestive system of the crocodile.”