gromia

/ˈɡroʊmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of deep-sea, shell-less, worm-like animals belonging to the phylum Loricifera.

“The researcher discovered a unique species of gromia in the ocean’s deepest trench.”

2. noun

Animals of the genus Gromia.

“The team studied the behavior of gromiids in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • loriciferan
  • worm-like animal

Antonyms

  • shellfish
  • vertebrate