Acanthocephala (phylum)
Identification code: 300310240
Español: Acanthocephala (traducció pendent) (phylum (traducció pendent)) | Català: acanthocephala (phylum (traducció pendent))
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Alternative term/s
- acanthocephalans
- Acanthocephali
- acanthocephalids
- spiny-headed worm
- spiny-headed worms
Anotations
Scope note:
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.
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