ribbon worm

• Nemertea é um filo de invertebrados marinhos de corpo longo, fino e achatado, semelhante a uma fita; também chamado de verme-fita. Conhecidos por possuírem uma probóscide eversível usada para capturar presas.

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.

   Nemertino

   • 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.