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.