annelid

Relating to or characteristic of annelids, a large phylum of segmented worms such as earthworms and leeches.

• 🇩🇪Zu den Ringelwürmern gehörend oder für sie typisch — einen großen Stamm segmentierter Würmer wie Regenwürmer und Blutegel betreffend.

1. Segmented worm characteristic C2 formal scientific

   Relating to or characteristic of worms of the phylum Annelida, which have cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally.

   • The annelid body plan allows for efficient movement through soil.
   • Annelid species include earthworms, leeches, and bristle worms.
   • The annelid nervous system consists of a ventral nerve cord with ganglia in each segment.

   🇩🇪Ringelwurm-

   Synonyme: annelidan

• more annelid comparative form
• most annelid superlative form

A noun referring to a worm of the phylum Annelida, characterized by a cylindrical body that is segmented both internally and externally.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Wurm der Gruppe der Ringelwürmer (Annelida) bezeichnet, der sich durch einen zylindrischen, sowohl innerlich als auch äußerlich segmentierten Körper auszeichnet.

1. Segmented worm C1 formal scientific

   A worm belonging to the phylum Annelida, characterized by a cylindrical body that is divided into segments both internally and externally.

   • Earthworms are a common type of annelid found in soil.
   • Leeches, which are annelids, are sometimes used in medicine.
   • The annelid's segmented body allows for flexible movement.

   🇩🇪Ringelwurm

2. Phylum characteristic C1 formal scientific

   Relating to or characteristic of any worm of the phylum Annelida.

   • Annelid anatomy includes a closed circulatory system.
   • The annelid nervous system consists of a ventral nerve cord.
   • Many annelid species are important for soil aeration.

   🇩🇪Merkmal des Stammes

   Synonyme: annelid worm

• annelids plural form
• annelids' possessive plural form
• annelid's possessive singular form