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Noun phylum nemertea has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebPhylum NemerteaDescription:The Phylum Nemertea, commonly known as ribbon worms or proboscis worms, is a diverse group of invertebrate animals found in marine environments. They are known for their elongated and ribbon-like body shape, and they exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns. Nemerteans have a unique feeding mechanism, using a proboscis to capture and immobilize their prey. Senses/Usages:Sense 1:Noun: The taxonomic phylum classification that includes ribbon worms. Example sentence: The phylum Nemertea consists of more than 1,200 species of ribbon worms with remarkable diversity. Sense 2:Noun: An individual organism belonging to the phylum Nemertea. Example sentence: We discovered a beautiful nemertean during our scuba diving expedition. Sense 3:Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the phylum Nemertea. Example sentence: The nemertean reproductive system is unlike any other invertebrate group. Related Products: | ||||
phylum cryptophyta phylum ctenophora phylum cycliophora phylum echinodermata phylum ectoprocta phylum entoprocta phylum mollusca phylum nematoda phylum nemertea phylum nemertina phylum phoronida phylum platyhelminthes phylum pogonophora phylum polypodiophyta phylum porifera phylum protozoa phylum pyrrophyta
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