nemertean

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an unsegmented worm of the phylum Nemertea, typically marine and equipped with a long eversible proboscis; a ribbon worm

   The brightly colored nemertean extended its proboscis to capture prey.

Formed from New Latin Nemertea + -an. Nemertea was named from Greek Nemertes, a sea nymph whose name means 'unerring.' Nemertian is an established historical spelling variant.

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