Definitions for: Annelida

[n] segmented worms: earthworms; lugworms; leeches

Webster (1913) Definition: An*nel"i*da, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.] (Zo["o]l.)
A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of
numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs.
The principal subdivisions are the Ch[ae]topoda, including
the Oligoch[ae]ta or earthworms and Polych[ae]ta or
marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See
Ch[ae]topoda.

Synonyms: phylum Annelida

See Also: animal kingdom, Animalia, annelid, annelid worm, Archiannelida, class Archiannelida, class Hirudinea, class Oligochaeta, class Polychaeta, Hirudinea, kingdom Animalia, Oligochaeta, phylum, Polychaeta, segmented worm

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