polynoidae

/ˌpɒlɪˈnaʊdɪˌiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of polychaete worms, particularly the polynoid worms, characterized by their distinctive appearance and often found in marine environments.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of the Polynoidae species in the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • bristle worm
  • polychaete

Antonyms

  • echinoderm
  • starfish