Acanthor

Pronunciation: /əˈkænˌθɔːr/

Definitions of acanthor

noun a larval form of certain parasitic worms, typically found in the eggs of the host

Example Sentences

A1 The acanthor is a larval stage of a parasitic worm.

A2 Students in the biology class learned about the development of an acanthor into an adult worm.

B1 Researchers are studying the behavior of acanthors in different environments.

B2 The presence of acanthors in the water sample indicated a potential parasitic infection.

C1 The complex life cycle of the parasite involves several stages, including the acanthor.

C2 Scientists are working to develop a vaccine targeting the acanthor stage of the parasite.

Examples of acanthor in a Sentence

formal The acanthor is the first larval stage of a parasitic worm.

informal I just learned about the acanthor in my biology class.

slang That little acanthor is so weird-looking!

figurative The acanthor represents the beginning of a new phase in life.

Grammatical Forms of acanthor

• past tense: acanthored
• plural: acanthors
• comparative: more acanthor
• superlative: most acanthor
• present tense: acanthors
• future tense: will acanthor
• perfect tense: have acanthored
• continuous tense: is acanthoring
• singular: acanthor
• positive degree: acanthor
• infinitive: to acanthor
• gerund: acanthoring
• participle: acanthoring

Origin and Evolution of acanthor

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acanthor' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the word 'akanthos' which means thorn or spine.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the spiny larval stage of certain parasitic worms, the term 'acanthor' has evolved to also refer to the early larval stage of some other invertebrates.