planarioid

/ˌplænɑːriɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

Resembling or related to a planarian, especially in having a flat, elongated body.

“The biologist studied the planarioid flatworms in the laboratory.”

2. adjective

Flat, elongated, and ribbon-like, especially in referring to flatworms or similar organisms.

“The planarioid worm had a unique ability to regenerate its body parts.”

Synonyms

  • flatworm
  • ribbonworm

Antonyms

  • multicellular
  • segmented