polychete

Examples

• All

• Marine biologists study polychetes to understand their role in aquatic ecosystems.

• Many polychetes live in coral reefs.

• Several species of polychete were discovered living near hydrothermal vents.

• The polychete is a fascinating marine creature.

• Marine biologists study polychetes to understand their role in aquatic ecosystems.

• Several species of polychete were discovered living near hydrothermal vents.

• The distinctive bristles on a polychete help it to move along the ocean floor.

Synonyms

A

annelid

vspolychete

• Specialized

1 9.6

A worm with a long body divided into segments, like an earthworm

focuses specifically on the marine form with paired bristles and sexes

P

polychaete

vspolychete

• Specialized

9.9

A marine worm with many body segments and bristles on each segment

emphasizes that individuals commonly have both male and female organs

P

polychaete worm

vspolychete

• Specialized

9.9

A sea worm with many body segments and small bristles on each segment

uses the same idea but notes usual presence of both sexes

P

polychete worm

vspolychete

• Specialized

9.9

A worm that lives in the sea with many small bristles on its sides that help it move

adds that individuals typically possess both male and female organs

A

annelid worm

vspolychete

• Specialized

7.7

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

is limited to the marine bristled form with paired appendages and sexes

Compounds

P

polychete worm

• Specialized

9.9

A worm that lives in the sea with many small bristles on its sides that help it move

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology