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a phylum of parasitic worms characterized by a cylindrical proboscis with hooks for attaching to the host's intestines
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The study of acanthocephali involves examining the parasitic worms found in the intestines of vertebrates.
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I read an interesting article about acanthocephali, those weird worms that infect animals.
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Have you heard about those creepy acanthocephali worms that live in fish?
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The corruption in the government can be likened to acanthocephali, slowly draining the resources of the country.