spirorbis

/ˈspaɪrəbɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of marine bivalve mollusks, specifically a type of polychaete worm.

“The spirorbis species found in the coral reef were studied by marine biologists to understand their unique life cycle.”

Synonyms

  • marine worm
  • polychaete worm

Antonyms

  • terrestrial worm