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Acanthocephala

A phylum of parasitic worms, closely related to tapeworms and containing two genera: Moniliformis, which sometimes infects man, and Macracanthorhynchus, which infects swine.
Also Known As:
Acanthocephalas; Thorny Headed Worms; Thorny-Headed Worm; Worm, Thorny-Headed; Worms, Thorny-Headed; Thorny-Headed Worms
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