ribbon worm

noun

: nemertean

Examples of ribbon worm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ribbon worm, a predator marked by striking pigmentation, was discovered close to the surface, between depths of 3 and 16 feet. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026

The toxins that ribbon worms produce have been investigated as potential treatments for Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 May 2026

The species documented included 33 molluscs, 23 annelids, 11 arthropods, five ribbon worms, four echinoderms, three cnidarians, and one bryozoan — spanning multiple branches of the animal kingdom. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

The species found included 33 molluscs, 23 annelids, 11 arthropods, five ribbon worms, four echinoderms, three cnidarians, and one bryozoan. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ribbon worm

• disaffirm
• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• reaffirm
• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm