Phylum Acanthocephala: Characters, Classification and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Acanthocephala:- 1. Characters of Phylum Acanthocephala 2. Classification of Phylum Acanthocephala 3. Affinities. Characters of Phylum Acanthocephala: Phylum Acanthocephala includes a large number of parasitic worms. The most typical forms are Acanthocephalus, Neoechinorhynchus, Gigantorhynchus. They are parasites in the intestine of different vertebrates ranging front fish to mammals. The anterior end of [...]