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Orthonectida

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːθə(ʊ)ˈnɛktɪdə/
Definition of Orthonectida

noun

Zoology
  • a minor phylum of mesozoan worms which are internal parasites of a range of marine invertebrates.

Derivatives

orthonectid

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek orthos 'straight' + nektos 'swimming' (see nekton)

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