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Polychaete: meaning, definitions and examples

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polychaete

 

[ ˈpɒlɪkiːt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

A polychaete is a marine worm with bristles along its body segments, belonging to the class Polychaeta. Polychaetes are known for their diverse shapes and sizes, and they play important roles in marine ecosystems.

Synonyms

bristle worm, marine worm, polychaete worm

Examples of usage

  • Researchers found a new species of polychaete living in the deep sea.
  • Polychaetes are often used as indicators of environmental health in marine habitats.

Translations

Translations of the word "polychaete" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poliqueto

🇮🇳 पोलीकीट

🇩🇪 Vielborster

🇮🇩 polychaeta

🇺🇦 багатощетинковий черв'як

🇵🇱 wieloszczet

🇯🇵 多毛類 (たもうるい)

🇫🇷 polychète

🇪🇸 poliqueto

🇹🇷 polychaeta

🇰🇷 다모류 (damoryu)

🇸🇦 عديد الأشواك

🇨🇿 mnohoštětinatci

🇸🇰 mnohoštetinavec

🇨🇳 多毛类 (duō máo lèi)

🇸🇮 mnogolaska

🇮🇸 burstaormur

🇰🇿 көпқылтанды құрт

🇬🇪 პოლიქეტა (poliketa)

🇦🇿 çoxtüklülər

🇲🇽 poliqueto

Etymology

The term 'polychaete' originates from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'chaeta' meaning 'bristle', referring to the numerous bristles that characterize these marine worms. Polychaetes have been studied by marine biologists for centuries, contributing valuable insights into marine biodiversity and ecological interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,658 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.