chaetognath
chaetognath · chaetognaths
Any of several marine worms of the phylum ChaetognathaAny of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.
More definitions
- any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth
Origin
From Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “flowing hair”) + γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”). By surface anFrom Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “flowing hair”) + γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”). By surface analysis, chaeto- + -gnath (compare -gnathous).
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Forms
plural: chaetognaths| Singular | chaetognath |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsarrow worm
Close in meaning
- any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth:arrowworm