arenicola

/ˌærɛnɪˈkoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of marine worms belonging to the phylum Annelida, having a shell that is secreted by the worm itself.

“The arenicola’s unique shell was an interesting discovery for the marine biologist.”

Synonyms

  • annelid
  • sand worm

Antonyms

  • freshwater worm