Which of the following are spiny headed worms?

Gastrotricha

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Acanthocephala

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Loricifera

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Priapulida

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Solution

The correct option is B Acanthocephala
The spiny headed worm is scientifically known as Acanthocephala. It is the endoparasitic worms that require two hosts to complete its lifecycle. It is characterized by the presence of spines, which it uses to pierce and hold the gut wall of its host.

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