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🌿 Many-branched 🐛 A flatworm
polyclad

polyclad

9.9
A soft flat marine worm with a wide body and a branching gut
  • noun
  • /ˈpɒlɪklæd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : planaria
  • Many species of polyclad are known for their striking patterns and colors.

Examples

  • A polyclad can be identified by its wide, flat body and branching digestive system.

  • The marine biologist discovered a brightly colored polyclad crawling along the coral reef.

  • The polyclad is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many polyclads inhabit coral reefs.

  • The polyclad flatworm has a unique body structure that allows it to thrive in various marine habitats.

  • Scientists studied the feeding behavior of the polyclad to understand its ecological role in the ocean.

  • In their research, they discovered several new species of polyclad flatworms living among the coral reefs.

Synonyms

flatworm
vspolyclad
  • Specialized
4 7.0

A soft worm with a flat body that lives inside other animals or on the sea floor

is a specific marine type with a highly branched digestive system

Surface Forms

polyclad singular
polyclads plural

Etymology

Polyclad comes from the Greek parts poly- 'many' and -clad 'branch'. That name points to the flatworm's very branched digestive system, so calling this animal a polyclad highlights its 'many-branched' body.