What is another word for annelidan?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɪlˌɪdən] (IPA)

"Annelidan" is a term used to describe animals that belong to the phylum Annelida. These are animals that are characterized by their long, cylindrical bodies which are divided into segments, or annuli. There are several synonyms for the word "annelidan", including "segmented worm", "ringed worm", and "earthworm". These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe the vast number of annelidan species that exist on earth, from the familiar earthworm to the more exotic leeches and marine worms. Annelidans play a crucial role in the ecology of the planet, as they occupy different niches in both land and water environments and form an important part of the food chain.

What are the hypernyms for Annelidan?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Annelidan

Professor Haeckel adduces the fossil Crossopodia and Phyllodocites as examples of the annelidan forms, by the coalescence of which the Echinoderms may have been produced; but, even supposing the resemblance of these worms to detached starfish arms to be perfect, it is possible that they may be the extreme term, and not the commencement, of Echinoderm development.
"Critiques and Addresses"
Thomas Henry Huxley

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