nemertean
any member of the invertebrate phylum Nemertea, comprising the ribbon worms.
Origin of nemertean
1- Also called ribbon worm.
Other words from nemertean
- ne·mer·tine [ni-mur-teen], /nɪˈmɜr tin/, adjective
Words Nearby nemertean
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How to use nemertean in a sentence
One of the largest nemertean worms; found on sandy and muddy shores near low-water mark.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide | Augusta Foote ArnoldThe principal characteristic of the nemertean worms is a long thread-like organ, known as the proboscis.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide | Augusta Foote Arnold
British Dictionary definitions for nemertean
nemertine (ˈnɛməˌtaɪn)
/ (nɪˈmɜːtɪən) /
Also called: ribbon worm any soft flattened ribbon-like marine worm of the phylum (or class) Nemertea (or Nemertina), having an eversible threadlike proboscis
of, relating to, or belonging to the Nemertea
Origin of nemertean
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