ribbon worm

• Némertien — embranchement d'invertébrés marins au corps long, fin et en forme de ruban, caractérisés par une trompe extensible utilisée pour capturer leurs proies.

A ribbon worm is a type of invertebrate animal belonging to the phylum Nemertea, characterized by its long, thin, ribbon-like body. They are typically found in marine environments and are known for their ability to extend a proboscis to capture prey.

1. Nemertean wormC2formal

   A long, slender, often brightly colored marine worm belonging to the phylum Nemertea, known for its proboscis used for capturing prey.

   Némerte

   • The ribbon worm extended its proboscis to capture a small crustacean.
   • Marine biologists discovered a new species of ribbon worm in the deep sea.
   • Ribbon worms can grow to impressive lengths, sometimes exceeding 30 meters.