ECHINOSTOMATIDAE
\ˈɛt͡ʃɪnˌɒstəmˌatɪdˌiː], \ˈɛtʃɪnˌɒstəmˌatɪdˌiː], \ˈɛ_tʃ_ɪ_n_ˌɒ_s_t_ə_m_ˌa_t_ɪ_d_ˌiː]\
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A family of flukes (TREMATODA) characterized by a collar of spines at their anterior end. The body is elongated and is covered with spines, and the two suckers are usually close together. (Noble et al., Parasitology: the Biology of Animal Parasites, 6th ed, p183)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.