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Noun: nemertine
  1. 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