amphioxides

/ˌæmfɪˈɒksɪdiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine worm of the class Enteropneusta, having a notochord but no vertebral column, and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord.

“The amphioxides play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem, serving as a food source for many other creatures.”

Synonyms

  • enteropneust
  • marine worm

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate