(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders

segmented worms: earthworms; lugworms; leeches

chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles

marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

marine burrowing or tube-forming polychete worms usually having long thick bodies

segmented worms: earthworms; lugworms; leeches

chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles

marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

marine burrowing or tube-forming polychete worms usually having long thick bodies