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Acanthocephalan.
Acanthocephalan - as a noun
Any of various worms living parasitically in intestines of vertebrates having a retractile proboscis covered with many hooked spines
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spiny-headed wormExample Sentences
"The acanthocephalan is a parasitic worm found in the intestines of many animals."
"Researchers discovered a new species of acanthocephalan in the rivers of South America."
"The acanthocephalan has a long, cylindrical body with a proboscis used for attaching to its host."
"The presence of acanthocephalans can cause health problems in infected animals."
"Scientists are studying the life cycle of acanthocephalans to better understand their impact on ecosystems."
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Yes, acanthocephalan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACANTHOCEPHALAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.
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Valid WordACANTHOCEPHALAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.
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Valid WordACANTHOCEPHALAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.
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