What is another word for Phylum Nemertina?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪləm nˌɛmətˈiːnə] (IPA)

The Phylum Nemertina, also known as ribbon worms, are a group of marine invertebrates that possess elongated, ribbon-like bodies. They are characterised by a proboscis, or a muscular tube-like structure, which they use to capture their prey. Synonyms for the Phylum Nemertina include the Ribbon Worms, Nemertine Worms, Nemerteans, and Rhynchocoelans. Despite having a diverse range of colours and patterns, these worms are often overlooked due to their small size. They inhabit various marine environments, from shallow rocky shores to deep oceanic trenches. These invertebrates play an essential role in marine ecosystems as a food source for other marine organisms and serve as indicators of environmental health.

Synonyms for Phylum nemertina:

What are the hypernyms for Phylum nemertina?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Acoelomata (animals lacking a body cavity), Animalia (Animals), Bilateria (bilaterially symmetric animals), Eumetazoa (true animals).

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