annelid
Any of various wormlike animals, of the phylum Annelida, having a segmented bodyAny of various wormlike animals, of the phylum Annelida, having a segmented body; they include the earthworm and the leech.
» Both earthworms and leeches belong to the annelids.
Sowohl die Regenwürmer als auch die Blutegel gehören zu den Anneliden. — brauchinet
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1 sensesAny of various wormlike animals, of the phylum Annelida, having a segmented body; they include the earthworm and the leech.
Ringelwurm, Anneliden
аннели́дannelíd, ко́льчатый червьkólʹčatyj červʹ
- worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally
Examples
1 sentencesBoth earthworms and leeches belong to the annelids.
deSowohl die Regenwürmer als auch die Blutegel gehören zu den Anneliden. — brauchinet
Translations
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Origin
From French annélidé, coined by French naturalist Lamarck.From French annélidé, coined by French naturalist Lamarck.
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Forms
plural: annelidsSynonyms
3 synonyms- worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally:annelid wormsegmented worm
Word family
4 related wordsSee also
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