Acanthocephala

A phylum of parasitic worms, closely related to tapeworms and containing two genera: Moniliformis, which sometimes infects man, and Macracanthorhynchus, which infects swine.

Year introduced: 1974

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.500.500.132

MeSH Unique ID: D000049

Registry Number: txid10232

Entry Terms:

• Acanthocephalas
• Thorny-Headed Worms
• Thorny Headed Worms
• Thorny-Headed Worm
• Worm, Thorny-Headed
• Worms, Thorny-Headed

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Eukaryota
Animals
Invertebrates
Helminths
Acanthocephala
Moniliformis