Cestoidean

/ˌsɛstɔɪˈdeɪən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the class Cestoidea of tapeworms.

Etymology

Derived from cestoidea with the suffix -an, meaning 'of or relating to,' following standard biological classification terminology.

Kelly Says

While it sounds like a made-up space alien name, cestoidean worms were one of the first parasites humans discovered, documented in ancient Egyptian mummies from 3,000+ years ago!

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