Polychaete
noun
A marine worm with many bristles on its segments, which belong to the class Polychaeta.
Polychaetes are essential for nutrient recycling in marine environments.
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Formal
marine worm, annelid worm, bristle worm
noun
A marine worm with many bristles on its segments, which belong to the class Polychaeta.
Polychaetes are essential for nutrient recycling in marine environments.
Usage tips
Formal
marine worm, annelid worm, bristle worm
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Ecological Role
Polychaetes help decompose organic materials in the sea
Their activities enrich sediment and make nutrients available to other organisms.
Pro Tip 2/3Diversity
Polychaetes showcase a wide range of sizes and habitats
From small species that burrow in the sand to larger ones that live on the ocean floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Feeding Mechanisms
These worms have varied feeding strategies depending on species
Some are filter feeders while others are predators.
Pro Tip 1/3Ecological Role
Polychaetes help decompose organic materials in the sea
Their activities enrich sediment and make nutrients available to other organisms.
Pro Tip 2/3Diversity
Polychaetes showcase a wide range of sizes and habitats
From small species that burrow in the sand to larger ones that live on the ocean floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Feeding Mechanisms
These worms have varied feeding strategies depending on species
Some are filter feeders while others are predators.
Pro Tip 1/3Ecological Role
Polychaetes help decompose organic materials in the sea
Their activities enrich sediment and make nutrients available to other organisms.
Pro Tip 2/3Diversity
Polychaetes showcase a wide range of sizes and habitats
From small species that burrow in the sand to larger ones that live on the ocean floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Feeding Mechanisms
These worms have varied feeding strategies depending on species
Some are filter feeders while others are predators.
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