ribbon worm
Definition
Noun: A type of soft-bodied, unsegmented marine worm characterized by having a long, thread-like proboscis (a feeding and sensory organ) and a body capable of significant stretching and contraction.
Usage
The term "ribbon worm" is used to refer to a specific animal belonging to the phylum Nemertea. It is a common name used in marine biology and zoology. * The biologist carefully collected the ribbon worm from the tide pool to study its unique proboscis. * Under the microscope, the ribbon worm's ability to contract its body was clearly visible.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of biological study: The term is used in scientific contexts to discuss anatomy, ecology, or evolution.
- The research paper focused on the regenerative capabilities of the ribbon worm.
Variants and Related Words
- Nemertean (noun): The formal scientific term for a ribbon worm.
- Proboscis worm (noun): Another common name, highlighting the defining thread-like proboscis.
Synonyms
- Nemertean
- Proboscis worm
Different Meanings
The term "ribbon worm" has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not commonly used with other definitions.
Noun
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soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract
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