nemertine
/ˈnɛmərˌtaɪn/
noun
- A ribbon worm; any member of the phylum Nemertea, characterized by a long, unsegmented body and a proboscis used for capturing prey.
- Divers often find nemertines hiding under rocks in shallow waters.
- The nemertine stretched out to nearly a meter long when fully extended.
- A nemertine uses its sticky proboscis to wrap around its prey before eating it.
adjective
- Of or relating to the ribbon worms (phylum Nemertea).
- Nemertine worms are found in oceans all over the world.
- The nemertine body plan is simple but effective for a predatory lifestyle.
- Researchers published a paper on nemertine regeneration abilities.