Annelida \An*nel"i*da\, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of
numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs.
The principal subdivisions are the Ch[ae]topoda, including
the Oligoch[ae]ta or earthworms and Polych[ae]ta or
marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See
Ch[ae]topoda.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Hirudinea \Hir`u*din"e*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. hirudo,
hirudinis, a leech.]
(Zo["o]l.)
An order of Annelida, including the leeches; -- called also
Hirudinei.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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