noun
- a segmented worm with a body divided into ring-like sections, including earthworms, leeches, and marine worms
Usage: biology
Examples
- The earthworm is a common annelid found in garden soil.
- Marine annelids play important roles in ocean ecosystems.
- Students examined the segmented body structure of an annelid under the microscope.
- Leeches are annelids that were once used in medical treatments.
- The annelid’s body segments allow for flexible movement through soil.
- Researchers discovered a new species of annelid in the deep ocean.