Aschelminth Definition
ăskhĕl-mĭnth
noun
In some systems of classification, any of a phylum (Aschelminthes) of wormlike animals, including rotifers, gastrotrichs, gordian worms, and nematodes: these animals are usually considered to be in separate phyla.
Webster's New World
Any of various mostly microscopic wormlike invertebrates of the obsolete phylum Aschelminthes, including the nematodes, rotifers, and gastrotrichs.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of many pseudocoelomates of the former phylum Aschelminthes.
Wiktionary
Origin of Aschelminth
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From New Latin Aschelminthēs former phylum name Greek askos bag (in reference to the pseudocoel found in members of the group) helmins, helminth- worm wel-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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