annelid

• Perteneciente o relativo a los anélidos —un filo de gusanos segmentados como las lombrices de tierra y las sanguijuelas—, o que presenta características de estos animales.

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

1. Segmented worm characteristicC2formalscientific

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

   anélido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosannelidan

• Sustantivo que designa un gusano del filo Annelida, caracterizado por un cuerpo cilíndrico segmentado tanto interna como externamente. Incluye lombrices de tierra, sanguijuelas y gusanos marinos poliquetos.

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

1. Segmented wormC1formalscientific

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

   Anélido

   • 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.

2. Phylum characteristicC1formalscientific

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

   Anélido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosannelid worm