Polystomatidae

plural noun

Po·​lys·​to·​mat·​i·​dae

ˌpälēstōˈm-,

-lə̇s-

: a family comprising monogenetic trematode worms with a group of strong suckers and usually a pair of chitinous hooks at the posterior end

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Polystomat-, Polystoma + -idae

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