Eucotylidae

plural noun

Eu·​co·​tyl·​i·​dae

ˌyükəˈtiləˌdē

: a family of digenetic trematode worms including numerous parasites of the kidneys and ureters of gallinaceous birds

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Eucotyle, type genus (from eu- + Greek kotylē cup, anything hollow) + -idae

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