oligochete (Meaning)
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oligochete (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Oligochaeta.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oligochete
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
oligochete Sentence Examples
- Oligochaetes, a group of annelids, typically possess numerous repeating body segments.
- Earthworms belong to the subclass Oligochaeta and are essential for soil aeration and nutrient cycling.
- Tubifex worms, a type of oligochaete, are commonly used as bait in fishing.
- Naididae is a diverse family of oligochaetes found in both freshwater and marine environments.
- Oligochaetes lack specialized respiratory structures and instead rely on diffusion through their moist skin.
- The reproductive system of oligochaetes involves both internal and external fertilization, depending on the species.
- Oligochaetes have a well-developed digestive system, with a specialized gut for processing organic matter.
- Enchytraeidae, another group of oligochaetes, play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic material in soil.
- Oligochaetes possess a nerve cord running along their ventral surface, which coordinates their nervous system.
- Some oligochaetes, like the blackworms, are commonly cultured for use in aquaculture and research.
FAQs About the word oligochete
Of or pertaining to the Oligochaeta.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Oligochaetes, a group of annelids, typically possess numerous repeating body segments.
Earthworms belong to the subclass Oligochaeta and are essential for soil aeration and nutrient cycling.
Tubifex worms, a type of oligochaete, are commonly used as bait in fishing.
Naididae is a diverse family of oligochaetes found in both freshwater and marine environments.
