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Helminthes
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What's The Definition Of Helminthes?Synonyms | Synonyms for Helminthes: Related Terms | Find terms related to Helminthes: See Also | Helminthes In Webster's Dictionary \Hel*min"thes\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, ?, a worm.]
(Zo["o]l.)
One of the grand divisions or branches of the animal kingdom.
It is a large group including a vast number of species, most
of which are parasitic. Called also {Enthelminthes},
{Enthelmintha}.
Note: The following classes are included, with others of less
importance: Cestoidea (tapeworms), Trematodea (flukes,
etc.), Turbellaria (planarians), Acanthocephala
(thornheads), Nematoidea (roundworms, trichina,
gordius), Nemertina (nemerteans). See {Plathelminthes},
and {Nemathelminthes}.
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