Word
acanthocephalan
Phoneticsacan·tho·cepha·lan
Definition
n. a type of parasitic worm that lives inside the bodies of animals like birds and fish. It has a hard shell and a long neck.
n. a member of a group of parasitic worms belonging to the phylum Acanthocephala. Characterised by a spiny proboscis and a tough, spiny outer covering.
Examples
“The acanthocephalan lives inside the gut of its host.”
“Researchers discovered a rare acanthocephalan in the digestive system of a local waterfowl during a wildlife survey.”
“The evolutionary success of the acanthocephalan is attributed to its specialized attachment mechanism, which allows it to remain firmly anchored within the intestinal tract of its vertebrate host.”
Examples
simple
“The acanthocephalan lives inside the gut of its host.”
contextual
“Researchers discovered a rare acanthocephalan in the digestive system of a local waterfowl during a wildlife survey.”
complex
“The evolutionary success of the acanthocephalan is attributed to its specialized attachment mechanism, which allows it to remain firmly anchored within the intestinal tract of its vertebrate host.”
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