acanthocephalan /əˌkæn.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •In a manner similar to Acanthocephala. noun1 •Any of parasitic intestinal worms comprising the phylum Acanthocephala.That discussion of fish intestines is justified because many acanthocephalans have been described from fish. — 1970 formsacanthocephalans
