
Echinorhynchus is a genus of parasitic worm, from the family Moniliformidae. They parasitize fishes such as salmon, flounder and eelpout. It also shares a name with a genus of parasitic worm from the family Oligacanthorhynchidae and also Echinorhynchidae. Contains the following species: ...
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A genus of acanthocephalid (thorny-headed) worms which originally included species now contained in Macracanthorhynchus, Gigantorhynchus, and other genera. ... Origin: echino-+ G. Rhynchos, snout ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: e-kī′nō-ring′kŭs Definitions: 1. A genus of acanthocephalid (thorny-headed) worms that originally included species now contained in Macracanthorhynchus, Gigantorhynchus, and other genera.
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