Polychete Worm (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Polychaete worms are an important food source for many marine animals, including fish and seabirds.
- The polychaete worm burrows into the sediment, creating complex networks of tunnels and channels.
- Some species of polychaete worms are bioluminescent, emitting bright lights from their bodies to attract prey.
- Polychaete worms have been an important part of marine ecosystems for millions of years, playing a key role in the decomposition process.
- Scientists study the behavior and physiology of polychaete worms to better understand the complex interactions within marine ecosystems.