Meaning Of The Word Oligochaete

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What's The Definition Of Oligochaete?

oligochaete in American English
any of a class (Oligochaeta) of annelid worms, as the earthworm, lacking a definite head and having relatively few body bristles: found chiefly in moist soil and fresh water
noun: any of various annelids of the family Oligochaeta, including earthworms and certain small, freshwater species, having locomotory setae sunk directly in the body wall

oligochaete in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the class Oligochaeta
noun: any freshwater or terrestrial annelid worm of the class Oligochaeta, having bristles (chaetae) borne singly along the length of the body: includes the earthworms

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