syllidian
Look at other dictionaries:
Syllidian — Syl*lid i*an, n. [From NL. Syllis, the typical genus.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of marine annelids of the family {Syllid[ae]}. [1913 Webster] Note: Many of the species are phosphorescent; others are remarkable for undergoing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Strobilation — Strob i*la tion, n. (Zo[ o]l.) The act or phenomenon of spontaneously dividing transversely, as do certain species of annelids and helminths; transverse fission. See Illust. under {Syllidian}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
