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Sipuncula

Sipuncula

9.9
A group of sea worms without body segments that burrow in shallow water
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sipúnculo
  • Some aquarists have observed Sipuncula in their live rock aquariums, describing their peanut-like appearance.

Examples

  • The Sipuncula are fascinating creatures of the ocean.

  • The Sipuncula play an important role in marine sediment ecosystems as burrowers.

  • Researchers collected several Sipuncula specimens from the tidal flats for further analysis.

  • Many scientists study Sipuncula for their unique anatomy.

  • The Sipuncula is often found burrowing in the soft mud of shallow coastal waters.

  • In the shallow waters of the ocean, scientists discovered a new species of Sipuncula.

  • The marine biologist studied a collection of Sipuncula to understand their habitat better.

Synonyms

sipunculid
vsSipuncula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small sea worm that pulls its front end into its body and looks like a peanut

is the broader class name covering all such burrowing shallow-water animals
peanut worm
vsSipuncula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small sea worm that pulls its front part into its body and looks like a peanut

is the scientific class term used for the same burrowing shallow-water animals

Compounds

phylum Sipuncula
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of soft sea worms with a front part you can pull inside, called peanut worms

Surface Forms

Sipuncula singular
Sipunculas plural

Etymology

Sipuncula is the scientific name for the small marine animals called 'peanut worms'. A helpful way to remember the name is to notice the ending -uncula, which looks like a Latin ending meaning 'small', so the word suggests a little, rounded worm. That's why the name fits their peanut-like shape and helps you remember what they look like.