Thesaurus: chaetopoda

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1. n. pl. A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence of lateral setae, or spines, on most or all of the segments. They are divided into two principal groups: Oligochaeta, including the earthworms and allied forms, and Polychaeta, including most of the marine species.
2. A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence of lateral setæ, or spines, on most or all of the segments. They are divided into two principal groups: Oligochæta, including the earthworms and allied forms, and Polychæta, including most of the marine species.
3. A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by thepresence of lateral setæ, or spines, on most or all of the segments.They are divided into two principal groups: Oligochæta, including theearthworms and allied forms, and Polychæta, including most of themarine species.
4. n. pl. A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence of lateral setae, or spines, on most or all of the segments. They are divided into two principal groups: Oligochaeta, including the earthworms and allied forms, and Polychaeta, including most of the marine species.