nemertean
nemertean · nemerteans
Any of several unsegmented, brightly-coloured worms, of the phylum NemerteaAny of several unsegmented, brightly-coloured worms, of the phylum Nemertea; the ribbon worms
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several unsegmented, brightly-coloured worms, of the phylum Nemertea; the ribbon worms
More definitions
- soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract
Origin
From Nemertea + -an.From Nemertea + -an.
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Forms
plural: nemerteans| Singular | nemertean |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract:ribbon wormnemertineproboscis worm