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🪱 A segmented worm 🔬 Worm-related
annelid

annelid

1 9.3
Relating to worms that have bodies divided into segments, like earthworms
  • adjective
  • /ˈænəˌlɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anélido
  • Annelid species like earthworms play a vital role in improving soil health and fertility.

Examples

  • The annelid species we studied were fascinating.

  • An annelid can be found in both freshwater and marine environments.

  • Researchers studied the regeneration ability of annelid species in controlled environments.

  • The annelid nervous system is more complex than that of flatworms.

  • The earthworm is a commonly known annelid organism.

  • The annelid's segmented body allows it to move gracefully through the soil.

  • Scientists study the annelid's regeneration abilities to learn more about biological processes.

Synonyms

annelidan
vsannelid
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to segmented worms like earthworms and leeches

has identical meaning but differs in word form

Compounds

annelid worm
  • Specialized
7.7

A long soft animal with a body made of many rings, like earthworms and leeches

Surface Forms

annelid positive

Morphology

annelid = Annelida (opaque) = annel + id

Formed from the scientific name 'Annelida' plus the taxonomic suffix '-id'; the adjectival relation is specialized and not predictable for general learners.

Etymology

Annelid comes from the Latin word anellus meaning 'little ring', because these animals are divided into many ring-like parts. As an adjective, annelid means 'relating to' or 'like' these ringed, segmented worms.