oligochaete

[US]/ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈkiːt/

[UK]/ˌɑːlɪɡoʊˈkiːt/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.any of a class of annelid worms with few bristles
adj.relating to or characteristic of oligochaetes

oligochaete species

oligochaete habitat

oligochaete diversity

oligochaete worms

oligochaete ecology

oligochaete anatomy

oligochaete behavior

oligochaete classification

oligochaete reproduction

oligochaete feeding

oligochaetes play a vital role in soil health.

researchers study oligochaetes to understand aquatic ecosystems.

oligochaetes are often used as bioindicators of environmental quality.

many oligochaetes inhabit freshwater environments.

oligochaetes contribute to nutrient cycling in soil.

some oligochaetes can regenerate lost body segments.

oligochaetes are commonly found in composting systems.

oligochaetes have a segmented body structure.

some species of oligochaetes are used in aquaculture.

oligochaetes are an important food source for many fish species.

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