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polychaete

Pronunciation: [ˈpɒlɪkiːt]

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Learn how to use polychaete in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a kind of marine worm that has many bristles. These worms live in the ocean and are important in the ecosystem. They help to break down materials and serve as food for other animals.

Example

The polychaete was crawling along the ocean floor, where it found some food.

Example

We didn't find any polychaetes during our beach exploration; it was too sandy for them.

Example

What types of polychaetes can we see in the deeper parts of the ocean?

How to pronounce polychaete

Pronunciation: [ˈpɒlɪkiːt]

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