Mermithidae

plural noun

Mer·​mith·​i·​dae

(ˌ)mərˈmithəˌdē

: a family of elongated round-headed nematode worms (order Enoplida) having the digestive tract nonfunctional in the adult see mermis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Mermith-, Mermis, type genus + -idae

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