acanthocephala
1. [ noun ] (biology,zoology) phylum or class of elongated wormlike parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates: spiny-headed worms
Synonyms: phylum_Acanthocephala
Related terms: phylum Animalia acanthocephalan
Similar spelling:   acanthocephalan
  acanthocyte
  Acanthocereus
  Acanthophis
  Acanthaceae
  Acanthoscelides
  Acanthocybium
  acanthocytosis