polystome

/ˈpɒlɪstoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A polystome is an ancient type of tapeworm; a polystome is an old term for a parasitic flatworm, particularly the genus Polystoma, which is a type of monogenean.

“The fossilized remains of a polystome tapeworm were found in the ancient sedimentary rocks.”

Synonyms

  • monogenean
  • tapeworm

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic
  • tapeworm-free