Schistocephalus

noun

Schis·​to·​ceph·​a·​lus

ˌshistəˈsefələs sometimes ˌski-

: a genus of tapeworms closely related to and resembling those of the genus Ligula in appearance and behavior

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from schisto- + -cephalus

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