dracunculidae

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Noun dracunculidae has 1 sense

Dracunculidae, family Dracunculidae - greatly elongated roundworm
--₁ is a kind of worm family
--₁ is a member of
Nematoda, phylum Nematoda, Aschelminthes, phylum Aschelminthes
--₁ has members: Dracunculus, genus Dracunculus

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Dracunculidae

Description:

Dracunculidae is a family of parasitic worms known as the "guinea worms" or "fiery serpents." They are long, slender nematodes that infect humans and animals, causing a painful parasitic infection called dracunculiasis.

Senses:

Noun (singular):

A family of parasitic worms.

Sample Sentences:

1. The dracunculidae are responsible for causing dracunculiasis, a debilitating disease.

2. The guinea worms belong to the family Dracunculidae, which can grow up to three feet in length.

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