Noun: nemertine
- Soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract
"The nemertine extended its long proboscis to catch prey";
- ribbon worm, nemertean, proboscis worm
Derived forms: nemertines
Type of: worm
Part of: Nemertea, Nemertina, phylum Nemertea, phylum Nemertina
Encyclopedia: Nemertine