Noun
A parasite of man and of many domestic and wild animals, forming compound cysts or tumors (called hydatid cysts) in various organs, but especially in the liver and lungs, which often cause death. It is the larval stage of the Taenia echinococcus, a small tapeworm peculiar to the dog.
Source: Webster's dictionaryApart from the AHC, pet dogs will also have to be treated against a type of tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) before travelling, a BBC report said. Source: Internet
Though once largely limited to wolves, Echinococcus granulosus has expanded to coyotes since the latter began colonizing former wolf ranges. Source: Internet