stylochus

/stɪˈloʊkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flatworm in the class Monogenea, which attaches itself to the gills or skin of a fish.

“The researchers studied the behavior of stylochus parasites in their natural environment.”

Synonyms

  • monogenean
  • parasitic flatworm

Antonyms

  • host
  • non-parasitic