Plural form of acanthocephalan; multiple parasitic spiny-headed worms or the general group of such organisms.
Latin plural form of 'acanthocephalan,' using the '-i' ending to indicate multiple organisms following classical scientific naming conventions.
Even the plural form sounds intimidating—scientists seem to have a talent for making parasitic worms sound as dramatic and dangerous as possible!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.