Eucestoda
noun plural
Eu·ces·to·da
ˌyü-ses-ˈtō-də
: a subclass of flatworms of the class Cestoda comprising polyzootic forms that have a scolex of varying structure and usually distinct external segmentation and that parasitize the intestines of vertebrates
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“Eucestoda.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Eucestoda. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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