myrianida

/mɪəriˈændɪdə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of polychaete worms, commonly known as bristle worms.

“The aquarium owner struggled to identify the species of bristle worm, which turned out to be a myrianida.”

2. noun

In biology, a genus of marine worms in the family Myrianidae.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of the myrianida in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • bristle worm
  • marine worm

Antonyms

  • terrestrial worm