Oligochaeta (Noun)
Meaning
Earthworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Olrigochaeta are known as segmented worms and include the common earthworm found in soil throughout the world.
- Some species of oligochaeta, specifically those from aquatic environments, are often confused with leeches.
- Earthworms of the class oligochaeta have distinct setae protruding from their bodies that aid in movement and burrowing.
- The ecology of oligochaeta is diverse, with various species contributing to different ecosystems and serving as a food source for other animals.
- Annulated or segmented worms, known as oligochaeta, have a vital role in earth's ecosystems, primarily in the decomposition and recycling processes.