segmented worm

Thân thiện

A segmented worm wriggles through the dark, moist soil.

Definition

Noun: A type of worm characterized by a body divided into a series of repeating, similar segments both internally and externally. This segmentation is a fundamental anatomical feature.

Usage

The term "segmented worm" is a common name used in biology and zoology to refer to worms belonging to the phylum Annelida. It is a descriptive, non-technical term that highlights their most visible physical characteristic.

Examples

• The earthworm is a familiar example of a segmented worm.
• Under the microscope, you can clearly see the body of the segmented worm divided into numerous rings.
• Marine biologists study polychaetes, which are a class of segmented worms.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification, the term "segmented worm" is synonymous with "annelid." The formal phylum name is Annelida.
• The segmentation (metamerism) of these worms allows for specialized functions in different body segments and provides flexibility.

Variants and Related Words

• Annelid (noun): The formal scientific term for a segmented worm.
  • Leeches and earthworms are both annelids.
• Annelida (noun): The phylum to which all segmented worms belong.

Synonyms

• Annelid: The direct scientific synonym.
• Ringed worm: Another informal descriptive term, though less common.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The term is primarily scientific/descriptive.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• annelid
• annelid worm