Nemertina
- noun
- Specialized
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nemertinos
- The Nemertina are also called ribbon worms because of their long, slender bodies.
Examples
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Scientists found several species belonging to the Nemertina phylum in the tidal pools.
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Did you know that Nemertina can extend their proboscis to capture prey?
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Marine biologists study the unique hunting methods of Nemertina.
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The Nemertina are fascinating creatures found in marine environments.
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Marine biologists study the hunting techniques of Nemertina, which are also known as ribbon worms.
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Scientists discovered multiple species of Nemertina in the diverse tidal pools along the coast.
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The slim, elongated bodies of Nemertina make them effective predators in their marine habitats.
Synonyms
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A soft sea worm with no body sections and a long feeding tube that can stretch
A group of mostly sea worms with long bodies and a soft arm they can push out
A group of mostly sea worms with long bodies and a tube for feeding
A long soft sea animal that can stretch and reach prey with a thin mouth tube
A soft sea animal like a thin worm that stretches a long head to catch food
A soft sea worm with a long tube that can stretch to catch food
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of mostly sea worms with long bodies and a soft arm they can push out
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nemertina comes from the old Greek sea spirit Nemertes, so the name links these animals to the sea. Nemertina are also called 'ribbon worms' because they have long, thin bodies and a long hunting tube, so the name helps you remember they are sea worms that hunt.