Acanthocephala (phylum)

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Phylum of about 600 recorded species, all of which are parasites in vertebrates (usually fish) as adults and in arthropods as juveniles. They are named for their proboscis, or snout, which bears hooks.
Acanthocephala
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025