Distomidae

/dɪsˈtɒmɪdeɪ/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant name for the family Distomatidae of parasitic flatworms.

Etymology

Variant taxonomic spelling of Distomatidae, possibly an older or alternative classification name.

Kelly Says

Taxonomy is constantly revised—older names like 'Distomidae' sometimes became obsolete as scientists reorganized parasites into better categories. Finding synonym names in old texts shows how science is always self-correcting.

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