echiurid

/ɛkiˈʊərɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the phylum Echiura, a group of marine, worm-like invertebrates.

“The echiurid was collected during the marine biology expedition.”

2. adjective

Relating to or denoting the phylum Echiura.

“The echiurid species is found in tropical waters.”

Synonyms

  • echiuran
  • worm-like

Antonyms

  • vertebrate