sipunculid

/sɪpʌŋkjʊlaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of marine worm belonging to the phylum Sipuncula, characterized by a soft, unsegmented body

“The biologist studied the sipunculid’s unique respiratory system.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling a sipunculid

“The sipunculid-like creature was discovered in the depths of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • marine worm
  • sipunculan

Antonyms

  • segmented worm
  • terrestrial worm