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Definition of Annelidan

1. Adjective. Relating to or belonging to or characteristic of any worms of the phylum Annelida.

Definition of Annelidan

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the annelids ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Annelidan

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Annelidan

1. Of or pertaining to the Annelida. One of the Annelida. Origin: F. Annelide, fr. Anneler to arrange in rings, OF. Anel a ring, fr. L. Anellus a ring, dim. Of annulus a ring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Annelidan

Literary usage of Annelidan

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Report by British Association for the Advancement of Science (1853)
"ALLMAN, MJ)., MRIA The author described a minute annelidan larva, which he obtained in abundance in a small towing-net in July last off the coast of the ..."

2. Journal of Morphology by Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology (1897)
"In fact, the arms of the molluscan cross lie midway between the arms of the annelidan cross and vice versa. The fact is, there are two distinct systems of ..."

3. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"The annelidan affinities are superficially indicated in so marked a manner ... The annelidan features are: (i) the paired nephridia in every segment of the ..."

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