Oligochaete Worm (Noun)
Meaning
Hermaphroditic terrestrial and aquatic annelids having bristles borne singly along the length of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Oligochaete worms are commonly found in soil and compost piles, where they help to break down organic matter.
- The oligochaete worm's segmented body is well-suited for burrowing through tight spaces.
- Some species of oligochaete worms are able to regenerate lost body parts, including their heads.
- In the lab, oligochaete worms are often used as model organisms in scientific studies of development and regeneration.
- Unlike earthworms, which are also oligochaete worms, nightcrawlers are typically larger and more active.