Parasitic Worms

noun a parasitic worm of the phylum Acanthocephala, typically having a cylindrical body with an anterior proboscis bearing recurved hooks

• The acanthocephalan is a parasitic worm that infects the intestines of vertebrates.
• I heard that acanthocephalans can be found in fish too.
• Those acanthocephalans are gross, man.
• Dealing with that person is like trying to get rid of an acanthocephalan infestation.

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• The actipylaria is a rare species of plant that only grows in specific conditions.
• I heard that the actipylaria plant is really hard to find in the wild.
• Have you seen that funky-looking actipylaria plant at the botanical garden?
• The actipylaria of creativity bloomed within her mind, producing brilliant ideas.