Helminths

Synonyms

Aschelminthe

Aschelminthes

Gordius

Helminth

Nematomorpha

Nematomorphas

Parasitic Worm

Parasitic Worms

Worm, Parasitic

Worms, Parasitic

Commonly known as parasitic worms, this group includes the ACANTHOCEPHALA; NEMATODA; and PLATYHELMINTHS. Some authors consider certain species of LEECHES that can become temporarily parasitic as helminths.