What is another word for segmented worm?
Pronunciation: [sɛɡmˈɛntɪd wˈɜːm] (IPA) 
A segmented worm is an invertebrate animal often characterized by its elongated and cylindrical body made up of multiple segments. Commonly known as earthworms or annelids, these worms can be identified by their distinctive rings or segments that make up their bodies. Other synonyms for segmented worm include bristle worm, polychaete, leech and hagfish. Bristle worms are marine species that have bristle-like appendages on each segment, while polychaetes are a type of marine worm that also have multiple segments. Leeches are another type of segmented worm that suck blood from their hosts. Hagfish, on the other hand, are eel-like creatures with smooth skin and soft, segmented bodies.
