serpula

/ˈsɜːrpyʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of marine polychaete worms.

“The biologist studied the unique characteristics of the serpula species found in the ocean.”

2. noun

A genus of fossil brachiopods.

“The paleontologist discovered a serpula fossil in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • brachiopod
  • polychaete

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate