Cestoda
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of parasitic flatworms: Cestoda refers to a taxonomic class within the phylum Platyhelminthes, comprising endoparasitic worms commonly known as tapeworms. They are characterized by a long, flat, segmented body and the absence of a digestive tract.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The phylum Platyhelminthes includes the class Cestoda.
- Cestoda are parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates.
Advanced Usage
- In formal biological and parasitological contexts, "Cestoda" is used as a plural noun to refer to the group collectively.
- The life cycle of Cestoda often involves two or more hosts.
Variants and Related Words
- Cestode (n): Another term for an individual tapeworm; a member of the class Cestoda.
- The veterinarian identified the parasite as a cestode.
Synonyms
- Tapeworms: The common name for parasitic flatworms of the class Cestoda.
Noun
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tapeworms
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