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oligochaeta

/ˌɒl.ɪ.ɡəʊˈkiː.tə/

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noun

/ˌɒl.ɪ.ɡəʊˈkiː.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий класс кольчатых червей, широко известных как дождевые черви, характеризующихся наличием нескольких щетинок (хет) на каждом сегменте.

A scientific term referring to a class of annelid worms, commonly known as earthworms, characterized by having few bristles (chaetae) per segment.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Class of annelid wormsC2formalscientific

    A class of segmented worms within the phylum Annelida, characterized by having few bristles (chaetae) per segment, and includes earthworms and many freshwater species.

    ruМалощетинковые черви

    • The Oligochaeta class includes the common earthworm, which is vital for soil aeration.
    • Many species of Oligochaeta are found in freshwater environments.
    • Researchers study Oligochaeta to understand soil ecology and decomposition processes.
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