cercarian

/sərˈkɛriən/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling a cercaria; of or pertaining to the larval stage of a trematode parasite.
    • Cercarian infections can affect fish populations in rivers.
    • The cercarian form of the parasite is found in freshwater snails.
    • The scientist described the cercarian morphology in detail.
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