Macracanthorhynchus
Translation of "macracanthorhynchus" into Russian
macracanthorhynchus
NounUK
/ˌmækrəˌkænθəˈrɪŋkəs/
US
/ˌmækrəˌkænθəˈrɪŋkəs/
macracanthorhynchus
macracanthorhynchuses pl
macracanthorhynchi pl
The macracanthorhynchus is a type of parasitic worm.
Макраканторинх - это вид паразитического червя.
Definitions
macracanthorhynchus
NounUK
/ˌmækrəˌkænθəˈrɪŋkəs/
US
/ˌmækrəˌkænθəˈrɪŋkəs/
Any parasitic thorny-headed worm belonging to the genus Macracanthorhynchus.
Veterinarians often find macracanthorhynchus in the intestines of infected pigs.
Macracanthorhynchus
Proper nounA genus of parasitic thorny-headed worms (Acanthocephala) that infect the intestines of vertebrates, especially pigs.
Macracanthorhynchus includes species such as M. hirudinaceus that pose a risk to swine health.